1st Shift Forklift Operator

River-Valley-Foods-1; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Roth IRA

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Purchase Program

Job summary

River Valley Holdings in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Forklift Operator to handle freight in the warehouse, adhere to safety rules, and ensure product quality. The role requires reading English and operating RF guns, with the ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand for long periods.

Join a family-owned distribution company serving the northeastern US. Competitive benefits and a structured shift schedule are offered as part of the full-time, on-site position in Syracuse.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency reading and understanding English.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work on feet.
• Proficiency with RF guns for inventory handling.

Responsibilities

• Arrive punctually for the scheduled shift and participate in the daily start-up meeting.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections of equipment prior to use.
• Accurately put away freight and complete required tasks daily.
• Maintain productivity standards and moves per hour as directed.
• Follow SQF guidelines for handling products and address damaged cases.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF gun operation

Reading English

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma not required

Tools

Forklift

RF scanner

Job description

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Full-time Regular TECHNICAL Syracuse, NY, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies; River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods, and Empire Valley distribute a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products from warehouses in Syracuse, NY.

Position Overview

The Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of freight within the warehouse. This position involves scanning and placing freight in designated locations, adhering to safety guidelines, and maintaining the quality of stored goods.

Work Schedule:

Wages:

• $20.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Arrive punctually for the scheduled shift and participate in the daily start-up meeting.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections of equipment prior to use, including all aspects required in the daily inspection checklist.
• Accurately put away freight and complete required and advanced letdowns daily.
• Work efficiently and maintain the required productivity standards, including moves per hour.
• Follow company and SQF guidelines when handling products, including addressing damaged cases discovered in the warehouse.
• Wrap pallets as needed to ensure stability and examine them to ensure they are of sound quality for overhead storage.
• Operate all equipment safely at all times and follow all traffic and pedestrian guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor, including selecting, cleaning, shipping and sort/segregation of incoming product.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding English to comprehendcustomer orders and supervisor instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Capability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Skilled in operating RF guns accurately.
• Competence in accurately putting away and replenishing freight.

Education & Experience

• Forklift experience preferred but not required

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) & Roth IRA with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Purchase Program

River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).