Forklift Driver - 1st Shift

Job TitleStarting Pay: $20.25 per hour. Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 p.m. -- 6 a.m. Shift: 1st Hours: 5:30am-2pmWhat We OfferWeekly Friday payEarn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each yearComprehensive benefit package, including: 3 Health Plans2 Dental Plans2 Vision PlansImmediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company MatchShort- & Long-Term Disability PlansNumerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving supportIf 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 DoReceive 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 BringHigh 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.