Forklift Operator I - 1st Shift

Schwan's Food Service, Inc.; Sidney (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Schwan's Food Service, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator in Sidney, OH. The full-time position offers opportunities for advancement and a starting pay of $18.25 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must have a high school diploma and demonstrated ability to operate machinery safely within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans

Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year

401k with Company Match

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 0-1 year of related experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and maintain a safe working environment.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Key product data into terminals daily.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Machine Operation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Starting Pay: $18.25 per hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!

Who we are!

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron, Tony's, Big Daddy's, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizzas; bibigo, Pagoda Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's and Edwards pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table!

What We Want To Do For You

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year
• 401k with Company Match
  
  

What We Need From You

Here at Schwan's Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean, and healthy workspaces. And we want individuals that take that seriously.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, must be 18 years of age and 0-1 year of related experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to read written documentation containing scheduled moves, printout computer screens, and store tickets for accurate product movement
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers including Supervisors/Managers
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers
• Ability to operate clean-up broom, plastic compactor, forklifts, and carts
• Ability to gain and maintain required forklift certification and license and satisfactory completion of cart driver training
• Ability to key product/move data into terminals on a daily basis
• Ability to 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)
• Ability to carry out detailed instructions
• Computer exposure and/or experience highly beneficial
• Good communication skills and ability to interact professionally with co- workers
• Ability to work with deadlines and under pressure
• Comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots
  
  

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected classes.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Years of Related Experience: 0-1 year of related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 18 Years of age. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, shortcorrespondence, and memos. Ability to read written documentation containing schedule moves, printout, computerscreens, store tickets for accurate product movement. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one andsmall group situations to co-workers, including Supervisors/Managers. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and dividein all units of measure using whole numbers. Ability to operate clean-up broom, plastic compactor, forklifts andcarts. Ability to gain and maintain required forklift certification and license and satisfactory completion of cartdriver training. Ability to key product/move data into terminals on a daily basis. Ability to work in cold/freezingtemperatures of 30 degrees. Ability to understand/use WMS (Warehouse Management System); and eventuallyunderstand/utilize SAP (Systems, Applications, Products in Data Processing). Ability to apply commonsenseunderstanding to carry out detailed instructions. Facts, work orders or other data are specific and immediately available, usable, and point directly to the problem. Computer exposure and/or experience highly beneficial. Goodcommunication skills and ability to interact professionally with co- workers. Ability to work with deadlines andunder pressure. Comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company, Local, State andFederal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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