Warehouse Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Cash-Wa Distributing; Nebraska; On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Discounted products

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

PTO 2 days (60 days)

401k eligibility

Company paid Short-Term Disability

401k match eligibility

Job summary

Cash-Wa Distributing is seeking a Stocker with Forklift to move and organize food service products in a high-volume warehouse. You will operate a stand-up forklift, replenish stock, rotate products for safety, and assist pickers to keep orders flowing efficiently.

Shifts include Dry and Perishable, with starting wages around $18–$20 per hour and regular raise opportunities within the first 18 months. Physical effort and safety adherence are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills are required.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Experience operating a stand-up forklift is preferred but not always required.

Responsibilities

• Move and store products using a stand-up forklift.
• Replenish lower shelves and rotate stock for food safety.
• Pull pallets from high shelves for pickers to ensure efficient order fulfillment.
• Ensure accurate stock levels and support safety and company policies in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math & reading

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Job description

If 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.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 with frequent increase opportunities in the first 90 days and semi-frequent through the next 18 months.Perishable Night shift starts at 5pm; starting wage is $20.50with frequent increase opportunities in the first 90 days and semi-frequent through the next 18 months.Dry Day shift starts at 7am; starting wage is $18 with frequent increase opportunities in the first 90 days and semi-frequent through the next 18 months.Perishable Day shift starts at 7am; starting wage is $19 with frequent increase opportunities in the first 90 days and semi-frequent through the next 18 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 freezerBasic math and reading skills are needed in all positionsPhysical Requirements:Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbsAbility to occasionally lift up to 100lbsBenefits:Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays30 days: Discounted product rates60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days, company paid life insurance90 days: Eligible to contribute to 401k plan180 day: 2 PTO days1 year: 401k match eligibility, 8 PTO days, Company paid Short-Term DisabilityCash-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. If you are interested in joining an innovative, supportive, values driven company, we invite you to consider a career with Cash-Wa Distributing