Forklift Operator I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off (up to 2 weeks)

7 paid holidays and 2 personal days

Comprehensive benefits package

Immediately vesting 401k with company

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Caregiving support

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time role in Salina, KS. Start pay is $19.75 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential after 3 p.m. The position involves operating forklifts, loading pallets, and assisting with inventory in a food manufacturing environment.

Hours are 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on a 1st shift (Thursday–Saturday and every other Wednesday). Comprehensive benefits and PTO are offered, with weekly Friday pay and 401k matching available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year or less of related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and related equipment.
• WMS and SAP familiarity helpful.

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 ensure material movements are accurate and timely.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Support inventory control with periodic counts and organized storage following best practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Carts handling

Clean-up tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

Data entry terminals

Job description

Starting Pay: $19.75 per hour

Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.

Shift: 1st - C Crew (Thursday - Saturday 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


• 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].