Forklift II - 1st Shift Shipping

CJ Schwan's; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

2 weeks PTO first year

7 paid holidays

2 personal days

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401k with company match

Disability plans

Life insurance

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is hiring a full-time Warehouse Associate to support loading, unloading, and pallet movement in a food manufacturing environment. You will receive product requests, pick pallets from storage, and ensure correct location of items for distribution, while adhering to GWP and OSHA standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years warehouse experience, and the ability to obtain forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, 18+.
• 2+ years related experience in warehouse roles.
• Able to obtain forklift certification and cart driver training.
• Able to operate forklifts in cold temperatures and use data terminals daily.
• Familiar with WMS and SAP ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive product requests and pick pallets for loading on trailers.
• Operate equipment per GWP and OSHA regulations.
• Operate lift equipment safely to minimize damage.
• Report malfunctions of high-lift stacker/reach truck.
• Assist with periodic inventories as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

OSHA safety knowledge

WMS familiarity

SAP ERP familiarity

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP ERP

Job description

Starting Pay: $x20.25 per hour
Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift:1
What We Offer

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
• 3 Health Plans
• 2 Dental 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. CJ 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]. #T1