Forklift Operator - 1st Shift | Great Benefits & PTO

CJ Schwan's; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

PTO—2 weeks first year

7 holidays and 2 personal days

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4%

Disability plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time Warehouse Associate in a food manufacturing setting. You will safely operate forklifts, stage pallets, and maintain product flow to support timely distribution.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 0–1 year of related experience. You must be able to work in cold environments and obtain forklift certification; SAP/WMS familiarity is a plus. Competitive benefits and weekly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 0–1 year of related experience preferred or required.
• Ability to operate forklifts and obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to work in cold/freezing temperatures around 30 degrees.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products per OSHA and safety standards.
• Select and stage pallets from storage racks to Forward Pick areas to support on-time trailer loading and distribution.
• Maintain smooth product flow by completing material movements within established timeframes.
• Perform regular equipment inspections and report malfunctions or safety issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist with periodic inventory counts and keep storage areas organized per Good Warehouse Practices (GWP).

Skills

Forklift operation

WMS familiarity

SAP familiarity

Data entry

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time Warehouse Associate in a food manufacturing setting. You will safely operate forklifts, stage pallets, and maintain product flow to support timely distribution.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 0–1 year of related experience. You must be able to work in cold environments and obtain forklift certification; SAP/WMS familiarity is a plus. Competitive benefits and weekly pay are offered.