Forklift II - 1st shift Receiving

Tony's Pizza Events Center; Florence, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn up to 2 weeks PTO

7 paid holidays

3 Health Plans

2 Vision Plans

Immediate vesting 401k with up to 4% 2

Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans

Company-paid benefits (life insurance,

employee assistance program

Job summary

Schwan's Company is seeking a full-time Warehouse Associate in a food manufacturing environment. You will receive requests from load sheets, select pallets, and load trailers while following safety and OSHA guidelines.

You will also operate forklifts and lift equipment, report malfunctions, and assist with periodic inventories as needed. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of related experience, and the ability to obtain forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; minimum 18 years old.
• 2+ years related experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and cart driver training.
• Able to use clean-up tools and operate in cold temperatures around 30°F.
• Experience using WMS and SAP ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive product requests from load sheets and pick pallets for trailer distribution.
• Operate equipment per GWP and OSHA regulations in the facility.
• Use lift equipment safely, avoiding damage to products and racks.
• Report malfunctions of lift and stacker equipment to supervisor.
• May assist with periodic inventories as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to safety

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP ERP

Forklift certification

Job description

• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• 3 Health Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do:

• Receive product requests from load sheets and pick pallets of product to be loaded on trailers from storage racks and locates them in the properly designated location in the FWP (forward pick) for distribution.
• Operate equipment in accordance with facility GWP (Good Warehouse Practices) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations.
• Operate lift equipment in a safe and appropriate manner ensuring minimal damage to product lift equipment and storage racks.
• Report all malfunctions of high lift stacker/reach truck equipment to supervisor.
• May assist with periodic inventories as necessary within the work area.

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
• 2+ years related experience.
• Ability to gain and maintain required forklift certification and license and satisfactory completion of cart driver training, along with the ability to key product/move data into terminals daily.
• Ability to operate clean‑up brooms, plastic compactors, forklifts, and carts and work in cold/freezing temperatures of 30 degrees.
• Ability to use WMS and eventually understand and use our SAP ERP system.

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail].