Forklift Operator I - Day Shift, $19.75/hr + $2 Diff

CJ Schwan's; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off (2 weeks first year)?

7 holidays + 2 personal days

Health, dental, vision plans

401k with company match

Disability plans

Caregiving support

Job summary

CJ Schwan's in Salina, KS is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate to operate forklifts and support palletized product movements in a cold environment. The role offers competitive starting pay with a shift differential and strong benefits.

You’ll participate in inventory counts, safety training, and use WMS/SAP daily. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, is 18+, and includes opportunities for advancement within a growing company that services popular brands like Red Baron,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old.
• 0–1 year of related experience.
• Ability to operate clean-up brooms, plastics compactors, forklifts, and carts.
• Ability to gain forklift certification and/or cart driver training.
• Ability to enter product/move data into terminals daily and work in 30°F environments.
• Understanding of WMS and SAP as part of daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products per 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 completing material movements accurately within set timeframes.
• Perform regular equipment checks and report malfunctions or safety issues to minimize downtime.
• Support inventory control by assisting with periodic counts and keeping storage areas organized per GWP.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

CJ Schwan's in Salina, KS is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate to operate forklifts and support palletized product movements in a cold environment. The role offers competitive starting pay with a shift differential and strong benefits.

You’ll participate in inventory counts, safety training, and use WMS/SAP daily. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, is 18+, and includes opportunities for advancement within a growing company that services popular brands like Red Baron,