Forklift Operator – Mid Shift

Starting Pay: $21.00 / hour

Shift: Mid

Hours: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!

Who we are! Schwans Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tonys®, Big Daddys™, Villa Prima®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smiths® and Edwards® desserts; Bibigo®, and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwans, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

What we want to do for you:

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans

Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year

401k with Company Match

What we need from you:

Here at Schwans Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean, and healthy workspaces. And we want individuals that take that seriously.

High School Diploma or equivalent, must be 18 years of age and 0-1 year of related experience

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to read written documentation containing scheduled moves, printout computer screens, and store tickets for accurate product movement

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers including Supervisors/Managers

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers

Ability to operate clean-up broom, plastic compactor, forklifts, and carts

Ability to gain and maintain required forklift certification and license and satisfactory completion of cart driver training

Ability to key product/move data into terminals on a daily basis

Ability to 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)

Ability to carry out detailed instructions

Computer exposure and/or experience highly beneficial

Good communication skills and ability to interact professionally with co- workers

Ability to work with deadlines and under pressure

Comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots

The employing subsidiaries of Schwans Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected classes.