Forklift Operator I - Great Benefits & Growth Potential

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Up to 2 weeks PTO in first year

7 paid holidays and 2 personal days

Health plans

Vision plans

401k with up to 4% company match

Disability plans

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Caregiving support

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is hiring for a full-time Warehouse Associate in Minnesota. Starting pay is $18.75 per hour with a $1.50 shift differential for hours 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

This 1st shift position runs from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with occasional Saturdays, offering weekly Friday pay, PTO, holidays, and comprehensive benefits. The role emphasizes safe forklift operation, efficient pallet picking, inventory control, and strict adherence to Good Warehouse Practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, brooms, and carts.
• WMS and SAP familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products.
• Efficiently pick and stage pallets to Forward Pick areas for timely trailer loading.
• Maintain smooth product flow and accurate material movements within timeframes.
• Perform regular equipment checks and report malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Assist with periodic counts and maintain organized storage following Good Warehouse Practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet handling

Inventory checks

Clean-up & cart operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

CJ Schwan’s is hiring for a full-time Warehouse Associate in Minnesota. Starting pay is $18.75 per hour with a $1.50 shift differential for hours 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

This 1st shift position runs from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with occasional Saturdays, offering weekly Friday pay, PTO, holidays, and comprehensive benefits. The role emphasizes safe forklift operation, efficient pallet picking, inventory control, and strict adherence to Good Warehouse Practices.