Forklift Operator I

Tony's Pizza Events Center; Salina (KS); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off first year

Health plans

Job summary

Schwan's is seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate to safely operate forklifts and stage pallets in a high-volume food manufacturing environment. You will handle material movements, ensure accurate inventory, and assist with periodic counts to maintain efficient operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 0–1 year of related experience, and the ability to work in cold temperatures. Forklift certification and cart training are expected to be obtained after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, cleanup brooms, pallets and carts.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification and cart driver training.
• Ability to work in cold/freezing temperatures (30 degrees).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products.
• Efficiently pick and stage pallets to support timely trailer loading and distribution.
• Maintain smooth product flow and accurate material movements.
• Perform regular equipment checks and report malfunctions.
• Support inventory control with periodic counts and organized storage.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet handling

WMS familiarity

SAP familiarity

OSHA safety knowledge

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 - A Crew (Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday)
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

3150

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].