1st Shift Forklift Operator

Vistar; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vistar in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator on a Monday–Friday 1st shift. Start time 7:00 AM; end times vary by volume. Earn $21.00–$22.25 per hour with a $1.25 freezer differential plus incentive pay. Day 1 benefits, PTO, and 401(k) matching are offered as part of competitive benefits.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and pallet jacks, staging inventory, and keeping the work area safe and organized while meeting productivity standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, reach truck.
• Transport incoming freight to inventory and replenish pick slots.
• Ensure safety, GMP, and quality standards are met.
• Complete paperwork and maintain clean work area.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

Job Description
Schedule: Monday– Friday
Monday–Friday start: 7:00 AM
Shifts end when daily work is completed; end times may vary based on volume.
Earn $21.00–$22.25/hr (includes $1.25 freezer differential) plus incentive pay
Day 1 benefits | Full‑time | Monday–Friday 1st shift
We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
  

Position Purpose:
Warehouse associates are the foundation to our company’s success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards. As a Forklift Operator, Formula, you will operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc.
The Forklift Operator, Formula transports incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots, on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish/re-stock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of the production process Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Locates proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit.
• Locates and performs count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders.
• Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated out of date inventory according to company policy.
• Disperses over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Reviews work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Works from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions.
• Inspects items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position
Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift
Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Compensation
$21.00–$22.25/hr (includes $1.25 freezer differential) plus incentive pay