Forklift Operator (Earn up to $26/hour!)

Posted:
7/30/2024, 9:02:05 AM

Location(s):
Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Delaware, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Job Category:

Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:

Distribution

Work Shift:

Job Description:

Schreiber Foods is seeking a second and third shift Forklift Operator at our Distribution Center in De Pere, WI. The second shift role will be working 2pm-10pm and the third shift role will be working Sunday-Thursday from 10pm-6am. The Forklift Operator receives, stores, and distribute products within the Distribution Center. This position makes $24.68/hour after 60 days and is eligible for additional night shift premium pay of $1.50 after four months. In addition, overtime is paid after 8 hours of work in the day. For the night shift role, Sunday hours from 10pm-midnight are paid at double time (up to $52/hour).

Job Duties

  • Operation of Forklift in a safe manner
  • Reads customer order, shipping order, or requisitions to determine products to be moved, gathered, or distributed
  • Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand or by electric forklift. 
  • Sorts and places products on racks or shelves according to predetermined sequence, size, or product code.  Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets and conveys orders to packing station or shipping department. 
  • Adhere to food safety and partner safety policies and practices
  • Work both individually and as a team member

Requirements

  • Computer literacy
  • Effective verbal and written skills
  • Previous forklift operating preferred, but not required
  • Other relevant work experience preferred, but not required
  • Stable work history

Schedule/Shifts

  • Third shift job: 8 hour shifts working Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:00am but could require overtime (note time and a half is paid after working 8 hours in a day so up to $39/hour). In addition, any hours worked on Sunday would be paid at double time.
  • Starting rate is $22.98/hour and after 60 days with certification pay the rate is $24.68/hour. Overtime is paid after 8 hours in the day. Overtime and Saturday work could be required.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 51 pounds
  • Must be able to operate a forklift safely
  • Must be able to have repetitive lifting and bending

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Qualifying positions offer:

  • A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 6 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.
  • Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialists
  • Wellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness program
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Education Assistance Program

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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