Afternoon Warehouse Associate Lead

Performance Food Group (New); Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark, located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, seeks a Warehouse Associate to supervise the crew under the warehouse manager and oversee shipping/receiving tasks. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient product flow through the facility.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with a pay rate of $20.50 per hour. The position supports a multi-temperature environment and offers day-one benefits, growth opportunities, and a respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years in warehouse/distribution environment.
• Able to lift 10-35 lbs, up to 80 lbs occasionally.
• Able to work overtime and multiple temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse crew and provide guidance.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and equipment.
• Assist shipping and receiving in a timely manner.
• Ensure safety regulations and quality standards are met.
• Perform forklift/ pallet jack safety checks daily.
• Support management and backup as needed.
• Complete paperwork and ensure secure end of shift.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

OSHA forklift certificate

Tools

Voxware

AS400

Barcode scanning

Job description

Company Description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description

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 Details

• Shift: Monday-Friday 2:00PM to 10:30PM
• Pay: $20.50 per/hr.

Position Summary

Oversees and provides guidance to the warehouse crew under direction of warehouse manager/supervisor, maintain warehouse work areas, assists with shipping and receiving functions in a timely manner, observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Follow 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.
• Obtain work schedule and daily production paperwork and prepare for operations.
• Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Perform daily safety check of the assigned forklift / pallet jack in accordance with company policy.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Assist warehouse crew with duties in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Perform damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy.
• Perform selection, shipping, receiving, forklift put-away/replenishment, returns, auditing and/or other warehouse duties per business need.
• Provide oversight, direction and input on work performed by associates in assigned area.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Provide backup support to warehouse management
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment
• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Able to work in a multi-temperature environment (dry, cooler, freezer)
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Able to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Basic computer skills to include MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• 2-4 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment using forklift and/or pallet jack
• Team Lead experience
• Administrative support work experience
• Warehouse systems experience i.e. Voxware, scanning, AS400, formula based pay plans
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
• OSHA Forklift operator certificate

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.