Forklift II - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Forklift II - 3rd Shift

Florence, Kentucky

Description

(Overview)

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 a 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 year401k with Company Match

What We Are Looking For

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 2 -- 4 years related experienceAbility 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 read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memosAbility to read written documentation containing schedule moves, printout computer screens, and store tickets for accurate product movementAbility to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers including Supervisors/ManagersAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbersAbility to operate clean-up broom, plastic compactor, forklifts, and cartsAbility to work in cold/freezing temperatures of 30 degreesAbility to understand/use WMS (Warehouse Management System); and eventually understand/utilize SAP (Systems Applications Products in Data Processing)Ability to carry out detailed instructionComputer exposure and/or experience highly beneficialGood communication skills and ability to interact professionally with co- workersAbility 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

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating high-lift stacker/reach truck placing pallets on or off racks in proper location and taking incoming palletized product and storing in appropriate storage area under specific direction from supervision Receive 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 distributionEnsure all product moves are completed in a timely and efficient mannerOperate equipment in accordance with facility GWP (Good Warehouse Practices) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulationsOperate lift equipment in a safe and appropriate manner ensuring minimal damage to product lift equipment and storage racksReport all malfunctions of high lift stacker/reach truck equipment to supervisorMay assist with periodic inventories as necessary within the work areaKeep a clean work area consistent with established regulationsThe 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 Responsible to conduct yourself in a manner consistent with company mission values code of ethics policies and other standards of conduct

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's 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.

Job Type: Full-time Business Unit: Req #: 24-2495