Job Description

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:

• This position is responsible for movement of semi-trailers from warehouse to various buildings as needed to unload or load raw materials, packaging, or finished product within the company property.
• 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.