Shuttle Driver

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
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.

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: High School degree or equivalent.
Years of Related Experience: 0-1 year of related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must have basic computer skills; Must have a forklift operator's license and valid Class A motor vehicle license or willing to get a Class A Driver's license within timeframe established by management; Ability to operate single and tandem axle trucks, forklift, and pallet mover (single and double); Ability to operate a battery charger pallet wrapper, computer, fax machine, telephone system, plastic wrap and baler; Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations; Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Will comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company, Local, State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. The incumbent must meet the Federal Department of Transportation eligibility requirements, including appropriate driver's license and corresponding medical certification as a condition of employment for this position.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.