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Distribution Systems Operator

Salina, Kansas
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Job ID 25-5167 Date posted Nov. 04, 2025 Category Manufacturing Jobs

Distribution Systems Operator - Low Bay

Starting Pay: $24.00

Additional 2.00 shift differential from 3pm – 6am

Shift: 1st shift C Crew

Hours: 6:30am-6:30pm Every other Wednesday-Saturday

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing 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 want to do for you:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health and well-being.

  • Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans 
  • Two weeks paid vacation + holidays for new hires
  • 401k with Company Match

Summary:

This position, under limited supervision is responsible for managing warehouse automation, outbound and inbound flow of product, and managing levels of warehouse consumables. This position will also regularly communicate with upstream production personnel and downstream schedulers. 

Responsibilities:

  • Shipping management for inbound and outbound 
  • Interface directly with plant production to determine schedule and impact to automation
  • Monitor Warehouse Control System (WCS) for inventory comingling and initiate routines to achieve required levels of pallet storage
  • Monitor number of missions created by release of work to the system to ensure ability to complete required workload in automation and advise shift supervisor of potential conflicts
  • Prepare and distribute reports on hourly and daily performance goals with respect to automation
  • Operate system of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and transfer stations, becoming a Subject Matter Expert on AGV system operation, including sequencing, level loading, and optimization.
  • Manage warehouse consumables (example: iGPS, CHEP, stretch wrap, etc)
  • Ability to operate Clamp and Fork truck forklifts
  • Participation in continuous improvement teams
  • Understanding of WMS, WCS, and IT integration and its impact to the operation of automated systems
  • Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, central IT / AOT teams and vendors to ensure issues are properly understood and accurately assigned

General communication and professional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of co-workers, management, and executive staff workers The employing subsidiaries of Preferred

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Years of Related Experience3+ years or relevant experience

  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong ability to multitask and problem solve. Knowledge of AGV routing and system management. Detailed understanding of WMS (SAP), WCS (Savanna.net) and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of TMS & YMS systems, clamp and fork truck forklifts is preferred. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to 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.
  • Ability to obtain a valid forklift license. Ability to work in cold/freezing temperatures of 30 degrees. Must be able to lift forty (40) lbs.

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 of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected classes.


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