Warehouse Forklift Operator - Day Shift, Monday thru Friday

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Product discounts

Medical insurance eligibility

Dental insurance eligibility

Vision insurance eligibility

Life insurance eligibility

401k plan with company match

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Cash-Wa Distributing is seeking a Stocker with Forklift to move and store food products in a fast-paced warehouse. You will operate a stand-up forklift, organize inventory, and support order fulfillment while following safety rules and food handling regulations.

Wages vary by shift: Dry/Perishable Night shifts start at $19.50–$20.50, with increases to $21.00–$22.00 after periods, and day shifts start at $18–$19.50 with raises after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs regularly and up to 100lbs occasionally.
• Must follow safety protocols and food handling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Move products using a stand-up forklift to storage racks and organize inventory.
• Support timely fulfillment of customer orders and ensure accurate stock levels.
• Assist in replenishing low slots and rotating stock for food safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Stock rotation

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, 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 shiftstarts 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 shiftstarts 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

Basic math and reading skills are needed in all positions

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. If you are interested in joining an innovative, supportive, values driven company, we invite you to consider a career with Cash-Wa Distributing