Forklift Operator I - Full-time / Part-time

DC

Starting Pay: $19.00 / hour

Additional 2.00 shift differential from 3pm -6 am

Shift: D Crew Every other Wednesday to Saturday

Hours: 6:30pm-6:30am

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

Who we are!
Schwan's 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®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's™, Villa Prima®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; Bibigo®, and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit

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 Schwan's 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