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Warehouse Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Cash-Wa Distributing
Cash-Wa Distributing Salary
Kearney, NE Other
POSTED ON 9/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2025

Job Details

Level:    Entry
Job Location:    Cash-Wa Kearney - Kearney, NE
Position Type:    Full Time
Education Level:    None
Salary Range:    $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Job Category:    Warehouse

Description

If you are looking for a forklift position in a fast paced environment that still keeps you physically active, then this job is for you! This position is responsible for the movement and storage of food/food service products. This includes using a stand up forklift to move products to and from storage racks, and organize inventory. The role is critical for maintaining accurate stock levels, ensuring the quality and safety of food products, and supporting the timely fulfillment of customer orders. The operator must adhere to all safety protocols, food handling regulations, and company policies in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

 

Stocker with Forklift (Dry or Perishable Warehouse)

Take products being delivered by the pallet load and put them into their designated locations using a stand-up forklift. Will need to be observant of order selectors who are quickly filling orders and work around them. Stockers are also responsible for replenishing the lower slots with product, making sure we are following proper rotation for food safety. May also need to pull full pallets from the higher shelves down to floor level for our pickers. The goal is for the pickers to never have to wait to pick a needed item. Products that you move will generally weigh 10-50lbs but will occasionally weigh up to 100lbs.

  • Dry Night shift starts at 5pm; starting wage is $18 with frequent increase opportunities in the first 90 days and semi-frequent through the next 18 months.
  • Perishable Night shift starts at 5pm; starting wage is $19 with frequent increase opportunities in the first 90 days and semi-frequent through the next 18 months.
  • Dry Day shift starts at 7am; starting wage is $17 with frequent increase opportunities in the first 90 days and semi-frequent through the next 18 months.
  • Perishable Day shift starts at 7am; starting wage is $18 with frequent increase opportunities in the first 90 days and semi-frequent through the next 18 months.

Note: Dry WH temps range from 40-80 degrees by season, Perishable WH is 29-53 in the cooler, and -10 to 0 degrees in the freezer

Basic math and reading skills are needed in all positions

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 100lbs

 

Benefits:

  • Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays
  • 30 days: Discounted product rates
  • 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days, company paid life insurance
  • 90 days: Eligible to contribute to 401k plan
  • 180 day: 2 PTO days
  • 1 year: 401k match eligibility, 8 PTO days, Company paid Short-Term Disability

 

Cash-Wa Distributing is a strong, stable and financially smart company. As one of the largest privately-owned food service distributors in the Midwest our family owned company has a history of building strong relationships. If you are interested in joining an innovative, supportive, values driven company, we invite you to consider a career with Cash-Wa Distributing


Salary : $17 - $18

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