This is a Full Time Driver position within our distribution 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; and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan’s, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

What we are looking for:

+ Here at Schwan’s Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean and healthy workspaces. We want individuals who take that seriously.

+ Team players that will interact professionally with co-workers and assist with training of new team members

+ Bring high energy and positive attitude every day; always be curious and interested in learning

+ Be willing to help out where needed - work is done on a rotation and you may be asked to rotate to other product lines or areas

+ Speak up! Recommend areas for improvement or efficiency; always be an advocate for safety

+ Be flexible – accommodate variable schedules that may include weekends/overtime

+ Understand simple instructions, training materials, and product labeling; perform basic math

+ Conduct yourself in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies and other standards of conduct

Are you a hard worker?

This job is in a fast-paced environment and will require you to be physically active. If you can do these physical tasks, we want YOU to apply!

+ Work quickly and efficiently with hands continuously (reaching and performing repetitive hand wrist and arm motions)

+ Lift up to 50 lbs – bend, carry, push, pull and other activities as needed

+ Stand and walk on concrete for long periods of time

+ Keeping a straight product flow along conveyors

+ Work in a wide range of temperatures and conditions while being exposed to moving mechanical parts

+ The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required

Responsibilities:

+ Unloads ingredients or supplies from trucks at receiving docks or warehouse using a forklift and stacking material and supplies in a proper manner.

+ Maintains inventory of all supplies received and notifies supervisor of need to reorder materials and supplies for placement in inventory.

+ Supplies all packaging and supplies to plants as requested to ensure that filling line continues in an uninterrupted manner and rotates material in warehouse using FIFO method utilizing SAP system.

+ Consistently moves product by batch codes, quantity and product numbers for plants using SAP system and RF equipment.

+ Stores and retrieves product in a FIFO manner using computer.

+ May operate company vehicles to deliver products or pick up supplies as directed from all warehouses in and out of town.

+ Performs light maintenance on company forklift and trucks such as gas, oil, tires, and batteries; including daily equipment checklist on forklift and company semi.

+ Performs cleaning duties on vehicles (trucks, trailers, and forklifts) and ensures that they are properly serviced as required.

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