1st Shift Forklift Operator

Vistar; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Education Assistance

401K Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vistar is hiring a Forklift Operator to support our Bolingbrook, IL facility. You will operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move incoming freight to inventory, replenish pick slots, and ensure accurate data entry. The role requires standing and lifting items up to 90 lbs and working in cooler, freezer, and dry environments.

Day 1 benefits are provided, with potential incentive pay and growth opportunities within a safety‑driven, team‑oriented distribution operation.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 months of warehouse/distribution experience.
• 3 months of Stand-up Forklift experience.
• Able to lift 10-35 pounds repeatedly and up to 60-90 pounds.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, dry).
• Pass post-offer drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment to move and store goods.
• Locate proper storage slots and update data into systems.
• Transport freight to freezer and replenish pick slots according to next day’s work orders.
• Maintain safety, GMP compliance and quality standards.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

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.

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

3 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience

3 months of Stand-up Forklift 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