Forklift Operator I - Day Shift with Comprehensive Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

2 weeks PTO first year

7 paid holidays

3 Health Plans

2 Vision Plans

401k with up to 4% company match

Disability plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a full-time Warehouse Associate in Salina, KS. The role involves operating forklifts and material handling equipment to receive, store and move palletized products in a cold environment.

You will pick, stage, and load pallets, maintain inventory, and follow safety and quality standards. Highlights include weekly Friday pay, PTO, holidays, multiple health and vision plans, and an immediately vesting 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
• 0–1 year of related experience.
• Ability to gain and maintain forklift certification and/or cart driver training.
• Ability to key product/move data into terminals daily.
• Ability to understand/use WMS and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products following OSHA and safety standards.
• Efficiently pick and stage pallets from storage racks to Forward Pick areas to support timely trailer loading.
• Maintain smooth product flow by ensuring material movements are completed on time.
• Perform regular equipment checks and report malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Assist with periodic counts and maintain organized storage areas per Good Warehouse Practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

Cleanup tools

Cart operation

WMS knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a full-time Warehouse Associate in Salina, KS. The role involves operating forklifts and material handling equipment to receive, store and move palletized products in a cold environment.

You will pick, stage, and load pallets, maintain inventory, and follow safety and quality standards. Highlights include weekly Friday pay, PTO, holidays, multiple health and vision plans, and an immediately vesting 401(k) with company match.