Warehouse Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Cash-Wa Distributing; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Discounted product rates

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life ins.

401k plan

PTO days

401k match eligibility

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Cash-Wa Distributing in Kearney, NE is seeking a Stocker with Forklift to move and store food service products using a stand-up forklift.

The role requires basic math, reading skills, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs, with work in dry or perishable warehouse environments. Shifts include night and day with wage progression over time.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Basic math and reading skills are required.
• Ability to operate a stand-up forklift safely.

Responsibilities

• Move and store products using a stand-up forklift.
• Replenish lower slots and rotate stock for food safety.
• Pull pallets from shelves to assist pickers as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory and support timely order fulfillment.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Cash-Wa Kearney - Kearney, NE 68845Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $18.00 HourlyJob Category: WarehouseIf you are looking for a forklift position in a fast paced environment that still keeps you physically active, then this job is for you!This position is responsible for the movement and storage of food/food service products. This includes using a stand up forklift to move products to and from storage racks, and organize inventory. The role is critical for maintaining accurate stock levels, ensuring the quality and safety of food products, and supporting the timely fulfillment of customer orders. The operator must adhere to all safety protocols, food handling regulations, and company policies in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Basic math and reading skills are needed in all positions

Stocker with Forklift (Dry or Perishable Warehouse)

Take products being delivered by the pallet load and put them into their designated locations using a stand-up forklift. Will need to be observant of order selectors who are quickly filling orders and work around them. Stockers are also responsible for replenishing the lower slots with product, making sure we are following proper rotation for food safety. May also need to pull full pallets from the higher shelves down to floor level for our pickers. The goal is for the pickers to never have to wait to pick a needed item. Products that you move will generally weigh 10-50lbs but will occasionally weigh up to 100lbs.

• Dry Night shift starts at 5pm; starting wage is $19.50, will be at $21.00 after 90 days, with more increase opportunities at 6 months & 12 months!
• Perishable Night shift starts at 5pm; starting wage is $20.50, will be at $22.00 after 90 days, with more increase opportunities at 6 months & 12 months!
• Dry Day shift starts at 7am; starting wage is $18, will be at $19.50 after 90 days, with more increase opportunities at 6 months & 12 months!
• Perishable Day shift starts at 7am; starting wage is $19, will be at $20.50 after 90 days, with more increase opportunities at 6 months & 12 months!

Note: Dry WH temps range from 40-80 degrees by season, Perishable WH is 29-53 in the cooler, and -10 to 0 degrees in the freezer

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 100lbs

Benefits

• Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays
• 30 days: Discounted product rates
• 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days, company paid life insurance
• 90 days: Eligible to contribute to 401k plan
• 180 day: 2 PTO days
• 1 year: 401k match eligibility, 8 PTO days, Company paid Short-Term Disability

Cash-Wa Distributing is a strong, stable and financially smart company. As one of the largest privately-owned food service distributors in the Midwest our family owned company has a history of building strong relationships.