Forklift Operator I

RadNet, Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 2 weeks (year 1)

7 holidays & 2 personal days

Health insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Schwan's Company in Fullerton, CA, is seeking a Forklift Operator for a full-time role in a food manufacturing environment. You will receive training, operate forklifts, and help maintain safe, efficient warehouse operations including inventory control and order fulfillment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 0–1 year related experience, and the ability to work in cold temperatures. Knowledge of WMS and SAP is preferred, with company-provided benefits and advancement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift, brooms, compactors, carts; obtain forklift certification.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management System (WMS) and SAP knowledge desired.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment in receiving, storing, and transporting palletized products in line with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Pick and stage pallets to Forward Pick (FWP) areas to support timely trailer loading and distribution.
• Maintain smooth product flow; ensure material movements are accurate and timely.
• Perform regular equipment checks and report malfunctions or safety issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist with periodic counts and maintain organized storage following Good Warehouse Practices (GWP).

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

Inventory control

Ability to work in cold environments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

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:

• 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].