Forklift II - 1st shift Receiving

CJ Schwan’s; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks PTO first year

7 paid holidays

Personal days

Health plans (3)

Vision plans (2)

Company match 401k up to 4%

Disability plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s in Wisconsin is seeking a full-time forklift operator for a warehouse role. You will receive product requests, pick pallets from storage racks, and load trailers for distribution. Safety and accuracy are essential in daily tasks.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of related warehousing experience, and forklift certification. Knowledge of WMS and SAP ERP is preferred. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years related experience in warehouse operations.
• Forklift certification required; cart driver training may be provided.
• Ability to work in cold temperatures (30 degrees).
• Experience with WMS and SAP ERP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive product requests from load sheets and pick pallets for loading.
• Load pallets on trailers from storage racks to proper location.
• Operate lift equipment in accordance with safety regs.
• Report malfunctions of equipment to supervisor.
• May assist with periodic inventories as necessary.

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP ERP

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].