Forklift Operator I

schwans; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off (PTO)

7 paid holidays and 2 personal days

Benefits package including health, 401

Immediately vesting 401k with company

Job summary

Schwan's is seeking a Warehouse forklift operator in Salina, KS, offering a starting pay of $19.50 per hour with an additional $2.00 shift differential for the 3 p.m.–6 a.m. window. The role runs on a 1st shift (C Crew) Thursday through Saturday and alternating Wednesdays, with hours from 6:00 a.m.

to 6:00 p.m. Join a growing food-manufacturing environment providing advancement opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year related experience.
• Ability to operate forklifts and lift equipment.
• Willing to obtain forklift certification and SAP/WMS familiarity.
• Comfort working in 30-degree cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products per OSHA safety standards.
• Efficiently pick and stage pallets from storage racks to Forward Pick areas to support timely trailer loading.
• Maintain smooth product flow by ensuring material movements are completed accurately and on time.
• Perform regular equipment checks and report malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Assist with inventory counts and maintain organized storage per Good Warehouse Practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Data entry

Safety awareness

Cold environment work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

Starting Pay: $19.50 per hour
Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift: 1st - C Crew (Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday)
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Warehouse

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 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

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].