Forklift Operator I

CJ Schwan's; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off (2 weeks first year)?

7 holidays + 2 personal days

Health, dental, vision plans

401k with company match

Disability plans

Caregiving support

Job summary

CJ Schwan's in Salina, KS is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate to operate forklifts and support palletized product movements in a cold environment. The role offers competitive starting pay with a shift differential and strong benefits.

You’ll participate in inventory counts, safety training, and use WMS/SAP daily. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, is 18+, and includes opportunities for advancement within a growing company that services popular brands like Red Baron,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old.
• 0–1 year of related experience.
• Ability to operate clean-up brooms, plastics compactors, forklifts, and carts.
• Ability to gain forklift certification and/or cart driver training.
• Ability to enter product/move data into terminals daily and work in 30°F environments.
• Understanding of WMS and SAP as part of daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products per 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 completing material movements accurately within set timeframes.
• Perform regular equipment checks and report malfunctions or safety issues to minimize downtime.
• Support inventory control by assisting with periodic counts and keeping storage areas organized per GWP.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Data entry

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 every other Wednesday)

Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Low Bay/ASRS

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].