Forklift Operator

About Us

Schweid & Sons is a family-owned and operated premium ground beef company with a proud heritage spanning four generations. We supply top-quality beef to Retail, Foodservice, and National Account customers across the U.S. and are committed to quality, customer service, and innovation in protein manufacturing.

The Role

The Forklift Operator is responsible for accurately picking, counting, labeling, scanning, and racking products in a cold freezer environment. This role moves goods between production and freezer or cooler areas using a forklift or power jack, maintains inventory accuracy, and supports a clean and safe work area. The position requires regular and repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds, stacking products on pallets up to 6 feet high, and standing for extended periods. This position is a union role.

What You’ll Work On

The essential job functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Move goods from production areas to the freezer or cooler using a forklift or power jack.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and accurately pick frozen goods for orders.
• Scan inventory into designated racks.
• Label all inventory accurately.
• Keep the work area clean and safe at all times.
• Stand for extended periods while performing assigned duties.
• Comply with all company and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Meet departmental key performance indicators.
• Perform related duties and other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

Must-Haves

• Current forklift certification.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Ability to work under pressure in a cold warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in cold environments ranging from 0-25 degrees
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete assignments within the parameters of provided instructions and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to comply with Schweid & Sons policies and GMP procedures.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions in accordance with applicable GMP, USDA, and OSHA requirements.
• Regular and punctual attendance, with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stack products on pallets up to 6 feet high, and stand for extended periods.

Nice-To-Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous forklift, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or inventory experience.
• Experience using warehouse scanning or inventory systems.
• Experience working in food manufacturing or a refrigerated distribution environment.