ForkLift Operator II - Days

schwans; Post Falls (ID, MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off (up to 2 weeks first yar

7 paid holidays and 2 personal days

Health, dental and vision plans

Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4%

Disability plans

Job summary

Schwan's is hiring for a full-time role in a cold storage distribution environment. You will receive product requests, pick pallets, and operate lift equipment per safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 18, and 2+ years of related experience. Expect to work in a freezer environment with potential Saturdays and opportunities for advancement and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
• 2+ years related experience.
• Ability to gain and maintain forklift certification and license and complete cart driver training.
• Ability to operate equipment in cold/freezing temperatures (30 degrees).
• Ability to use WMS and SAP ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive product requests from load sheets and pick pallets for distribution.
• Operate equipment in accordance with GWP and OSHA regulations.
• Operate lift equipment safely to minimize damage to product and racks.
• Report malfunctions of high lift stacker/reach truck equipment to supervisor.
• May assist with periodic inventories in the work area.

Skills

Forklift certification

Cart driver training

WMS

SAP ERP

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

SAP ERP

Job description

Starting Pay: $19.75 per hour

Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6p.m. -- 6a.m.

Shift: 1st

Hours: 7am - 3:30pm; occasional Saturday

Location: Distribution Center (Freezer)

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


• Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
  
  
  
  • 3 Health Plans
  
  
  • 2 Dental 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:

• Receive product requests from load sheets and pick pallets of product to be loaded on trailers from storage racks and locates them in the properly designated location in the FWP (forward pick) for distribution.


• Operate equipment in accordance with facility GWP (Good Warehouse Practices) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations.


• Operate lift equipment in a safe and appropriate manner ensuring minimal damage to product lift equipment and storage racks.


• Report all malfunctions of high lift stacker/reach truck equipment to supervisor.


• May assist with periodic inventories as necessary within the work area.

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.


• 2+ years related experience.


• Ability to gain and maintain required forklift certification and license and satisfactory completion of cart driver training, along with the ability to key product/move data into terminals daily.


• Ability to operate clean-up brooms, plastic compactors, forklifts, and carts and work in cold/freezing temperatures of 30 degrees.


• Ability to use WMS and eventually understand and use our SAP ERP system.

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].