Distribution Team Member

PJ Food Service, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's International, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Team Member I to support loading and unloading, staging orders, and verifying product accuracy.

The role emphasizes safe handling and adherence to company procedures in a fast-paced distribution environment. The position involves operating material handling equipment, completing daily paperwork, and coordinating with other teams to ensure correct product loading.

Qualifications

• Load and unload trucks accurately in a timely manner.
• Operate fork trucks and other material handling equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Complete loading or receiving tasks to comply with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks accurately in a timely manner.
• Notify management of damaged or suspect product.
• Complete loading or receiving tasks to comply with PJFS Safety and quality standards.
• Assure completion of required daily distribution paperwork (receiving logs, load sheets, damaged product, etc.).
• Operate fork trucks and other material handling equipment safely.
• Perform sanitation tasks daily, weekly, and monthly, including trailers.
• Communicate with Shift Leader about Safety, product levels, quality issues, and day-to-day challenges.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure correct product is picked and loaded.
• Assist customers with will-call pick-ups as required.
• Comply with safety, sanitation, HACCP policies & procedures, and all OSHA/FDA/DOL regulations.

Job description

Job Summary

The Distribution Team Member I is responsible for loading and unloading goods, determining loading procedures, staging orders and checking product for loading accuracy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks accurately in a timely manner.
• Notify management of damaged or suspect product.
• Complete loading or receiving tasks to comply with PJFS Safety and quality standards.
• Assure completion of required daily distribution paperwork, i.e., receiving logs, load sheets, damaged product, etc.
• Operate fork trucks and other material handling equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly sanitation tasks according to sanitation schedule; including, trailers.
• Communicate with Shift Leader regarding Safety, product levels, quality issues, day-to-day challenges, etc.
• Communicate with other department team members to ensure the correct product is being picked and loaded.
• Assist customers with will-call pick-ups as required.
• Ensure compliance with PJFS Safety, Sanitation and HACCP policies & procedures, federal, state and local regulations (OSHA, FDA, DOL) and all Papa John's International, Inc., policies & procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

Papa John’s is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member.

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Papa John's is an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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At Papa John's, we LOVE pizza. It brings people together and brings out the best in all of us. Just like our ingredients and toppings, we combine in unique ways to deliver a truly tantalizing result. Here, you're a valued team member right from the start. We want you to contribute your best ideas, collaborate and keep building your skills.