Forklift Operator - Day Shift with Great Benefits & PTO

CJ Schwan’s

Sidney (OH)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 29,000

Full time

19 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
PTO 2 weeks
Health plans
Vision plans
401k match
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance
Caregiving support
Financial planning

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate role in a food manufacturing environment. You will operate forklifts and related equipment to receive, store and move palletized goods while following OSHA safety standards.

There is a 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM with a starting wage of $18.25 per hour plus a $1.50 shift differential for eligible hours. Benefit offerings include multiple health and vision plans, an immediately vesting 401(k) with company match, disability and life

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • 0–1 year of related experience.
  • Ability to operate forklift, brooms, carts, and related handling equipment.
  • Familiarity with WMS and SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • 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 Forward Pick 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, reporting any malfunctions or safety issues promptly to minimize downtime.
  • Support inventory control by assisting with periodic counts and organizing storage areas following Good Warehouse Practices (GWP).

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS
SAP
Forklift

Job description

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate role in a food manufacturing environment. You will operate forklifts and related equipment to receive, store and move palletized goods while following OSHA safety standards.

There is a 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM with a starting wage of $18.25 per hour plus a $1.50 shift differential for eligible hours. Benefit offerings include multiple health and vision plans, an immediately vesting 401(k) with company match, disability and life

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