ForkLift Operator I

CJ Schwan's; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CJ Schwan's Distribution Center in Minnesota is hiring a full-time forklift/warehouse associate on the 2nd shift (4:00 PM – 12:15 AM). Starting pay is $18.75 per hour with a $1.50 shift differential from 6 PM to 6 AM, plus weekly Friday pay.

You will safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products, perform pallet picking and staging, support inventory control, and conduct equipment checks to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year related warehouse experience preferred.
• Able to operate forklifts and perform data entry daily.
• WMS and SAP familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products.
• Efficiently pick and stage pallets for trailer loading and distribution.
• Maintain smooth product flow and report equipment issues promptly.
• Support inventory counts and organize storage areas per standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

Safety compliance

Cold environment work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

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
• 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. CJ 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].