ForkLift Operator I - Days

Tony's Pizza Events Center; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off (2 weeks first year)

7 health plans

2 vision plans

Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4%

Short- & long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Caregiving support

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is seeking a full-time Warehouse Associate in Minnesota to safely operate forklifts, pick and stage pallets, and support inventory control in a cold environment. The role requires basic data entry, adherence to safety standards, and familiarity with WMS and SAP.

Compensation starts at $18.75 per hour with a $1.50 shift differential during evening hours; 7:00 AM–3:30 PM shift; occasional Saturdays. Benefits include multiple health plans, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; must be at least 18.
• 0–1 year of related experience.
• Able to operate forklifts and related equipment.
• Willing to obtain forklift certification and cart driver training.
• Able to input product/move data into terminals daily and work in -20 degree environments.
• Familiarity with WMS and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products in OSHA and company safety standards.
• Pick and stage pallets to support timely trailer loading and distribution.
• Maintain smooth product flow by ensuring all material movements are completed quickly and accurately.
• Perform regular equipment checks and report any malfunctions or safety issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist with inventory counts and maintain organized storage areas following Good Warehouse Practices (GWP).

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

Forklift

Job description

Starting Pay: $18.75 per hour
Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift: 1st
Hours: 7am - 3:30pm; occasional Saturday

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
• 3 Health 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 -20 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. 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].