Forklift Operator I Job at Schwan's in Fullerton

Starting Pay: $18.00 / hour

Shift: 1

Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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 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 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

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.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Years of Related Experience: 0-1 year of related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 18 Years of age. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, shortcorrespondence, and memos. Ability to read written documentation containing schedule moves, printout, computerscreens, store tickets for accurate product movement. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one andsmall group situations to co-workers, including Supervisors/Managers. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and dividein all units of measure using whole numbers. Ability to operate clean-up broom, plastic compactor, forklifts andcarts. Ability to gain and maintain required forklift certification and license and satisfactory completion of cartdriver training. Ability to key product/move data into terminals on a daily basis. Ability to work in cold/freezingtemperatures of 30 degrees. Ability to understand/use WMS (Warehouse Management System); and eventuallyunderstand/utilize SAP (Systems, Applications, Products in Data Processing). Ability to apply commonsenseunderstanding to carry out detailed instructions. Facts, work orders or other data are specific and immediately available, usable, and point directly to the problem. Computer exposure and/or experience highly beneficial. Goodcommunication skills and ability to interact professionally with co- workers. Ability to work with deadlines andunder pressure. Comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company, Local, State andFederal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.