Forklift Operator I

Tony's Pizza Events Center; Salina (KS); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

2 weeks PTO in first year

7 paid holidays

2 personal days

Health plans (3)

Vision plans (2)

401(k) with up to 4% match

Disability plans

Employee benefits programs

Job summary

Schwan's Company is seeking a warehouse associate in Salina, KS to safely operate forklifts, pick and stage pallets, and support inventory control in a food manufacturing setting.

Starting pay is $19.75 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential for hours 3 p.m.–6 a.m. The role offers full-time hours, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, brooms, and carts.
• Must obtain forklift certification/certification in training.
• Data entry into terminals daily; work in cold environments (30°F).
• Understand and use WMS and SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment per OSHA standards.
• Pick and stage pallets from storage to Forward Pick areas for loading.
• Maintain smooth product flow and on-time material movement.
• Perform regular equipment checks and report safety issues.
• Support inventory counts and keep storage areas organized per GWP.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse data entry

OSHA safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

Starting Pay: $19.75 per hour
Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift: 1st
Hours: 7:00 a..m - 4:00 p.m.

CSD

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].