Forklift Driver (Earn up to 29.23 an hour)

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

PTO from day one

Wellness incentive

Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits from day one

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. is hiring a full-time forklift operator for our De Pere, WI distribution center. Typical shifts include Monday–Friday, 2pm–10pm, with overtime and weekend commitments; or Sunday–Thursday, 10pm–6am, with overtime and weekends.

Starting wage is $26.03/hour, with certification pay to $27.73/hour after 60 days. Requires safety compliance and teamwork. Benefit programs include 401(k) with strong match, PTO from day one, wellness incentives, lifestyle spending account, and

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer literacy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Forklift operation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely to move, gather, and distribute products.
• Read customer and shipping orders to determine products to move.
• Convey materials from receiving/production to storage or shipping areas.
• Sort and place products on racks by predetermined criteria.
• Assemble customer orders and prepare pallets for packing/shipping.
• Adhere to food safety and partner safety policies; work individually or in a team.

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations Job Family: Plant Production Work Shift: 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.

About Schreiber Foods

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

Life & Culture

We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day.

Who are we looking for?

Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other