Forklift Driver (Earn up to 29.23 an hour)

Schreiber Foods; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

PTO from day one

Wellness incentive

Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare benefits from day one

Partners Helping Partners

Job summary

Schreiber Foods is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator in De Pere, WI. The role requires operating a forklift to move and organize products, read orders, and support packing and shipping processes.

Shifts include 2pm-10pm Monday–Friday with potential overtime and weekends; Sunday–Thursday 10pm–6am also available with premiums. Starting pay $26.03/hr, $27.73/hr after 60 days with certification. Benefits and safety programs apply.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a forklift safely.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Read customer orders and requisitions to locate products.
• Move materials from receiving/production to storage or shipping using forklift or hand methods.
• Sort and place products on racks, assemble orders, and convey to packing or shipping areas.
• Adhere to food safety and partner safety policies.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Computer literacy

Verbal & written communication

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Category:

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family:

Plant Production

Job Description:

If you are looking for a full-time job opportunity, Schreiber Foods Distribution Center has a great opportunity for you! We have full-time forklift operator job opportunities earning $26.03 hour and after 60 days with the certification pay earning $27.73/hour. The full-time job opportunity is working at our distribution center in De Pere, WI. We are looking for someone who can work Monday - Friday 2pm-10pm, some overtime and weekends required. We are also looking for someone who can work Sunday - Thursday, 10pm - 6am, some overtime and weekends required.

Job Duties

• Operation of Forklift in a safe manner
• Reads customer order, shipping order, or requisitions to determine products to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand or by electric forklift.
• Sorts and places products on racks or shelves according to predetermined sequence, size, or product code. Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets and conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
• Adhere to food safety and partner safety policies and practices
• Work both individually and as a team member

Requirements

• Computer literacy
• Effective verbal and written skills
• Previous forklift operating preferred, but not required
• Other relevant work experience preferred, but not required

Schedule/Shifts

• We are flexible to the number of hours and shift that the part-time forklift operator works.
• Starting rate is $26.03/hour and after 60 days with certification pay the rate is $27.73/hour.
• Overtime is paid after working 8 hours in a day.
• Shift premium is after 2 months of employment. 2pm - 10pm is an additional $0.50/hour. 10pm-2am is an additional $1.50/hour

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 51 pounds
• Must be able to operate a forklift safely
• Must be able to have repetitive lifting and bending

Qualifying positions offer:

• A 401(k) plan with a generous, above market Schreiber match.
• **Personal Time Off (PTO)**starting on day one.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.