Forklift Operator at Schreiber Foods in Shippensburg, PA

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Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations, Supply Chain Job Family: Logistics, Plant Production Work Shift: Job Description: Earn up to $29.48/hour within 24 months! Looking for a steady, fast-paced role in logistics and distribution? This is your opportunity to build a long-term career with strong starting pay, shift premium earnings, and five pay increases within your first 24 months . What We Offer: Competitive Pay: Earn up to $29.48/hour within 24 months Five Pay Increases within your first 24 months Performance bonuses twice per year based on plant/company goals Two retirement plans + up to 15% company contribution in stock shares — a job you can truly retire from 401(k) with up to 8% company match (higher than 90% of U.S. companies) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — ownership in the company Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance Paid vacation & holidays $6,000+ in Lifestyle Benefits – childcare, gym memberships & HSA support Current Shifts Available: Thursday - Saturday rotate Sunday 5AM - 5PM Thursday - Saturday rotate Sunday 5PM - 5AM What You’ll Do: As a Forklift Operator, you’ll help keep products moving safely and efficiently throughout the plant. You’ll support daily order picking, storage, staging, and distribution activities while helping the logistics team meet customer and production needs. 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, QC records, and teamwork across the logistics area Stand Up Forklift required Will be responsible for keeping the palletizers running Will be working on and off the forklift (70% Forklift, 30% Non-Forklift) What You Bring: Safe, reliable forklift operation skills and attention to detail 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 Additional Requirements: Pass a post-offer background check and drug screen Maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts Be available for overtime and weekend work when needed Proficiency in reading and comprehension of the English language is required Willingness to rotate between logistics support tasks as assigned by plant leadership Why This Role? This is more than a job—it’s a career path with growth, stability, and strong starting pay , all in a clean, team-focused environment where safety and product flow are top priorities. #INDSH Eligible partners will receive: Eligible partners will receive: Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year. Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals. Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one. Childcare costs . Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters. Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses. Pursu