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Forklift Operator I

Schwan's Company
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Salina, KS 67402, US

Salary

$19 - $19 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • The job offers a starting pay of $19.00 per hour, with an additional $2.00 shift differential for hours worked between 3 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • This full-time position requires a minimum of 0 to 1 year of related experience and involves operating forklifts and other equipment in a food manufacturing environment.
  • Employees benefit from weekly pay, up to 2 weeks of paid time off in the first year, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED, with the ability to work in cold/freezing temperatures and maintain forklift certification.
  • This role offers opportunities for advancement within a growing company known for popular retail brands such as Red Baron® and Mrs. Smith's®.
Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour
Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift: 1st 
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
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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:
  • Safely operate forklifts and lift equipment to receive, store, and transport palletized products in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
  • Efficiently pick and stage pallets from storage racks to designated Forward Pick (FWP) areas to support timely trailer loading and distribution.
  • Maintain smooth product flow by ensuring all material movements are completed accurately and within established timeframes.
  • Perform regular equipment checks, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety issues to supervisors to minimize downtime.
  • Support inventory control by assisting with periodic counts and maintaining organized storage areas following Good Warehouse Practices (GWP).
What You Will Bring:
  • High school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
  • Minimum of 0 to 1 year of related experience.
  • Ability to operate clean-up brooms, plastic compactors, forklifts, and carts.
  • Ability to gain and maintain required forklift certification, license and/or satisfactory completion of cart driver training.
  • Ability to key product/move data into terminals daily and work in cold/freezing temperatures of 30 degrees.
  • Ability to understand/use WMS (Warehouse Management System) and eventually understand/utilize SAP (Systems Applications Products in Data Processing).
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 career.search@schwans.com.



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