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1st Shift Forklift Operator
CJ LogisticsNew Century, Kansas, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jan 2026
💰 $40,840/yr
About the role
At this time, CJ Logistics Americas is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.
Candidates must complete an application at:https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics! Are you built for the cold and ready to drive your career forward? Join CJ Logistics, where precision, performance, and teamwork come together in a high-energy, cold storage environment. We’re looking for Cold Storage Forklift Operators who thrive in challenging conditions and take pride in keeping things moving — efficiently and safely. Pay Range: $20.42 /per hour + $3.25 per hour cold storage premiumSchedule: 1st Shift (Fri-Mon) 5AM - 3:30PMAt this time, CJ Logistics Americas is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.Candidates must complete an application at:https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics! Are you built for the cold and ready to drive your career forward? Join CJ Logistics, where precision, performance, and teamwork come together in a high-energy, cold storage environment. We’re looking for Cold Storage Forklift Operators who thrive in challenging conditions and take pride in keeping things moving — efficiently and safely. What You’ll Be Doing:- Safely operate stand-up forklifts to keep orders moving and customers happy
- Handle products with care in cold storage and blast zone areas
- Receive, unload, inspect, and rotate inventory with attention to accuracy and freshness
- Ensure proper storage and stacking to prevent spoilage or contamination
- Monitor and maintain cold storage temperature standards
- Support shipping by picking, prepping, and consolidating pallets
- Perform load audits, correct labels and inventory issues
- Replenish product in appropriate bays and jump in with manual case picking as directed
- Take on related duties — and grow your skills along the way!
- 6+ months of recent forklift or warehouse experience
- Comfortable working full shifts in cold storage/freezer environments
- Must have the physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs safely and consistently
- Bonus points for Battery and Propane Safety Training/Certification
- A true team player who works toward common goals
- Brings a positive attitude and strong work ethic every day
- Experience or training in: GMP, HACCP, and Allergen protocols
- Strong knowledge of safety procedures in cold storage settings
- Reliable – we count on you, and so does the team
- This job operates in a warehouse environment—where the action happens!
- Competitive compensation package
- Rapid Paid! (Ability to get hours worked paid out before payday.)
- Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO and MORE!
- Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb!
- Open-door work environment
- High Performance cultu
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