Forklift Operator 1st Shift

schwans; Buckeye (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO up to 2 weeks in first year

7 paid holidays and 2 personal days

401k with company match

Health, dental, vision plans

Disability plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Schwan's is seeking a Warehouse Associate on the 1st shift in Ohio to safely operate forklifts and manage palletized products in a food manufacturing setting.

You will pick, stage, and move pallets, ensuring accurate, timely loading while maintaining strict safety standards and inventory accuracy for efficient distribution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, must be 18+ years old.
• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing is a plus.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification and training.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment per OSHA and company safety standards.
• Efficiently pick and stage pallets to Forward Pick areas for timely trailer loading.
• Maintain smooth product flow and accurate material movements within timeframes.
• Perform regular equipment checks and report safety issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Assist with periodic counts and maintain organized storage following Good Warehouse Practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

OSHA safety compliance

Data entry into terminals

WMS familiarity

SAP familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Starting Pay: $18.25 per hour

Additional $1.50 shift differential from 2:30 p.m. -- 4:00 a.m.

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:00AM - 2:30PM

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:

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Efficiently pick and stage pallets from storage racks to designated Forward Pick (FWP) areas to support timely trailer loading and distribution.
• Maintain smooth product flow by ensuring all material movements are completed accurately and within established timeframes.
• Perform regular equipment checks, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety issues to supervisors to minimize downtime.
• Support inventory control by assisting with periodic counts and maintaining organized storage areas following Good Warehouse Practices (GWP).

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 0 to 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to operate clean-up brooms, plastic compactors, forklifts, and carts.
• Ability to gain and maintain required forklift certification, license and/or satisfactory completion of cart driver training.
• Ability to key product/move data into terminals daily and work in cold/freezing temperatures of 30 degrees.
• Ability to understand/use WMS (Warehouse Management System) and eventually understand/utilize SAP (Systems Applications Products in Data Processing).

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].