Forklift Operator I - 2nd Shift with Full Benefits

Schwan's Company; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off

7 holidays + 2 personal days

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

Travel/assistance programs

Job summary

Schwan's Company is hiring for a full-time role in a food manufacturing environment. Starting pay is $21.50 per hour with a $1.50 shift differential for 2nd shift (6 p.m. – 6 a.m.).

Benefits include weekly Friday pay, up to two weeks of PTO in the first year, seven holidays, two personal days, multiple health plans, and immediate 401(k) vesting with company match. Candidates must be 18+, with 0–1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• 0–1 year of related experience
• Ability to operate forklifts and maintain safety standards
• Ability to enter product/move data into terminals daily and work in cold environments

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products.
• Pick and stage pallets from storage racks to Forward Picking areas for timely trailer loading.
• Maintain smooth product flow and ensure movements are accurate and timely.
• Perform regular equipment checks and report malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Support inventory control with periodic counts and organized storage following GWP.

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

Schwan's Company is hiring for a full-time role in a food manufacturing environment. Starting pay is $21.50 per hour with a $1.50 shift differential for 2nd shift (6 p.m. – 6 a.m.).

Benefits include weekly Friday pay, up to two weeks of PTO in the first year, seven holidays, two personal days, multiple health plans, and immediate 401(k) vesting with company match. Candidates must be 18+, with 0–1 year of related experience.