Forklift Operator I — Weekly Pay, PTO & Benefits

schwans

Fullerton (CA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay
Paid time off (2 weeks first year)
Holiday pay
Paid holidays and personal days
Comprehensive benefits
401k with company match
Disability plans
Life insurance
Employee assistance program

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time warehouse position in California. The role involves operating forklifts, staging pallets, and ensuring accurate material movements in a food manufacturing environment. The job requires basic data entry, familiarity with WMS and SAP, and a willingness to work in cold conditions.

This is a path to advancement with a strong benefits package. Starting pay is $23.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED is required and you must be at least 18 years old.
  • 0–1 year of related experience preferred.
  • Ability to operate cleanup brooms, plastic compactors, forklifts, and carts.
  • Ability to obtain forklift certification and complete required training.
  • Ability to enter product/move data into terminals daily and work in 30°F environments.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and move palletized products per 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 accurate and timely.
  • Perform regular equipment checks and report malfunctions to minimize downtime.
  • Assist with inventory counts and keep storage areas organized following GWP.

Skills

Forklift operation
WMS familiarity
SAP familiarity
Data entry
Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP
WMS
Forklift certification

Job description

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time warehouse position in California. The role involves operating forklifts, staging pallets, and ensuring accurate material movements in a food manufacturing environment. The job requires basic data entry, familiarity with WMS and SAP, and a willingness to work in cold conditions.

This is a path to advancement with a strong benefits package. Starting pay is $23.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits and paid time off.

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