Forklift Operator I

Schwan's Company; Salina (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Up to 2 weeks PTO first year

7 paid holidays and 2 personal days

Comprehensive benefits package

Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4%

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Financial planning assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Schwan's Company in Salina, AZ is hiring for a full-time Warehouse position requiring a high school diploma or GED and 0–1 year related experience. You will safely operate forklifts, stage pallets, and support inventory while following OSHA standards.

You must be able to work in a cold environment and learn SAP/WMS systems for data entry and stock control. We offer weekly pay, PTO, holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, carts, and cleaning tools.
• Familiarity with warehouse systems and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• 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 Forward Pick 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 minimize downtime.
• Support inventory control by assisting with periodic counts and maintaining organized storage areas following Good Warehouse Practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

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

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®, Edwards® desserts; bibigo®, 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].