ForkLift Operator I

CJ Schwan’s; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

PTO up to 2 weeks in first year

7 paid holidays

2 personal days

3 Health Plans

2 Vision Plans

Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4%

Disability plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s distribution center in Minnesota is seeking a full-time forklift operator to receive, store, and stage palletized products. You will use WMS and SAP to move data, with safety standards a priority, and contribute to on-time trailer loads in a cold environment.

The role offers competitive hourly pay with a shift differential for evening hours, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the food manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 0–1 year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and maintain safe operation.
• Ability to operate clean-up brooms, forklifts and carts; work in cold temperatures.

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 material movements are completed accurately and within established timeframes.
• Perform regular equipment checks and promptly report malfunctions or safety issues to minimize downtime.
• Support inventory control by assisting with periodic counts and maintaining organized storage areas following Good Warehouse Practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

WMS

SAP

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Starting Pay: $18.75 per hour
Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 p.m. -- 6a.m.
Shift: 2nd
Hours: 4pm - 12:15am

Distribution Center

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
• 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].

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