Forklift Operator I — Freezer Warehouse (Day Shift)

CJ Schwan's; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO first year (up to 2 weeks)

Paid holidays & personal days

401k with company match

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Caregiving support

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time Distribution Center associate in the Freezer, with a start pay of $18.75 per hour and a $1.50 shift differential after 6 p.m. This role runs 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays, at our Minnesota distribution center.

You will operate forklifts, pick pallets, and support inventory control while adhering to safety standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, holidays and personal days, a 401(k) with company match, and additional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18+ and able to work in cold temperatures.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain.
• Experience with warehouse systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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).

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time Distribution Center associate in the Freezer, with a start pay of $18.75 per hour and a $1.50 shift differential after 6 p.m. This role runs 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays, at our Minnesota distribution center.

You will operate forklifts, pick pallets, and support inventory control while adhering to safety standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, holidays and personal days, a 401(k) with company match, and additional