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1st Shift Forklift Operator

Associated Wholesale Grocers
Kenosha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Forklift Operator position at Associated Wholesale Grocers?

Job Description

AWG Outbound Forklift Operator

From $22.00 - $28.00 Per Hour

Plus Opportunity For Weekly Incentives Up To 50% More Per Hour

Up To $1,500 in New Hire Bonuses!

Outstanding Benefits Include:

  • Premium-Free Medical*
  • Low Cost Dental & Vision*
  • Holiday and Vacation Immediately*
  • Sick Pay*
  • Paid Weekly With Daily Pay Option*
  • Annual Holiday Bonus Equal To 40 Hours Pay*
  • Awesome 401k*
  • Education Assistance Up To $5,250 Per Year*
  • Too Many Other Benefits To List!!!*

What You’ll Do:

  • Replenish pick slots throughout warehouse
  • Ensure compliance with all food and safety standards
  • Shift starts at 8:30am and goes until the work is complete

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

  • Must be 18 or older and able to work weekends
  • Must be able to regularly lift up to 50lbs and occasionally lift up to 90lbs
  • Must be able to walk/stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to work in varying temperatures (from room temp to -10°)

Reasons You’ll LOVE Working Here:

  • YOU determine how much you earn as an Inbound Forklift Operator. The more orders you complete safely and efficiently, the more money you earn each week!
  • At AWG, we feed America by providing a complete assortment of grocery and general merchandising items to our member retailers!
  • Our industry is an essential business meaning we are recession and pandemic proof!
  • In this fast-paced environment, you’ll be on the move from start to finish!
  • You’ll be an “Industrial Athlete” - it’s like getting paid to work out while on the job!
  • AWG teammates live by our key values: Humility, Accountability, Transparency, & Serving!
  • Over 95 years of grocery success – with that comes unlimited growth opportunities!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $5,250

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