Forklift Operator

Schreiber Foods • Shippensburg, PA

5d • $29

About The Position

The Forklift Operator helps keep products moving safely and efficiently throughout the plant. The role supports daily order picking, storage, staging, and distribution activities to meet customer and production needs. The operator retrieves product from cooler storage racks, prepares product for distribution using FIFO and customer requirements, and supports movement of product and packaging materials between production and cooler areas. The position also includes scanning and inventory tracking, consolidation and re-palletizing, logistics office coverage, communication with drivers and schedulers, special-order tracking, housekeeping, sanitation, and QC records. A stand-up forklift is required.

The role works a rotating 2-2-3 schedule from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The posting lists available schedules that include Thursday through Saturday, rotating Sunday shifts, with shifts from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Employees must be available for overtime and weekend work when needed. The position is described as a clean, team-focused environment where safety and product flow are priorities.

Requirements

• Safe, reliable forklift operation skills and attention to detail.
• Stand-up forklift operation is required.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and food safety requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Ability to use proper lifting techniques and support physical warehouse tasks.
• Commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and accurate product handling.
• Pass a post-offer background check and drug screen.
• Maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Proficiency in reading and comprehension of the English language.
• Be available for overtime and weekend work when needed.
• Willingness to rotate between logistics support tasks as assigned by plant leadership.
• Must have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a forklift safely while following plant, USDA, SQF, and SMP guidelines.
• Retrieve product from cooler storage racks and prepare it for distribution using FIFO and customer requirements.
• Use scanning devices to track product movement and inventory accurately.
• Consolidate and re-palletize product once cooling requirements are met.
• Pull product from the production floor to the cooler and transfer packaging materials as needed.
• Support logistics office coverage, communicate with drivers and schedulers, and track special orders.
• Maintain housekeeping, sanitation, and QC records.
• Work as part of the logistics team to support customer and production needs.
• Rotate between logistics support tasks as assigned by plant leadership.

Benefits

• Two retirement plans, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Company stock-share contribution of up to 15%.
• 401(k) with up to 8% company match.
• Performance bonuses twice per year based on plant/company goals.
• Five pay increases within the first 24 months.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, pet, and mental health benefits starting on day one.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off starting on day one.
• More than $6,000 in Lifestyle Benefits, including childcare, gym memberships, and HSA support.
• Childcare assistance of up to $5,000 annually.
• Wellness incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Partners Helping Partners support program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed