Experienced Forklift Operator

Performance Food Group (New); Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a warehouse associate in Gainesville, FL, to transport freight, stock inventory, and support efficient warehouse operations. You will use a forklift or pallet jack to move goods, maintain cleanliness, and follow GMP and safety guidelines throughout the shift.

The role requires adherence to schedule, equipment checks, and accurate data entry in RF systems. Candidates with forklift certification and prior distribution experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience and safety awareness required.
• Basic GMP awareness and willingness to follow procedures.
• Team-oriented with ability to follow supervisor instructions.

Responsibilities

• Move incoming freight to inventory storage using forklift or pallet jack.
• Stock shelves and replenish pick slots while maintaining safety standards.
• Inspect and document items, perform temperature/quality checks as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

Company Description

PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.

Job Description

Transport 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.

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. Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.

Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.Work from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and /or verbal instructions.

Locate and perform count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift / pallet jack. Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.

Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into RF unit.Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.

Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and / or remove out dated out of date inventory according to company policy.Disperse over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.

Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.

Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as needed. 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.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution forklift experience
• Foodservice distribution or related industry

Must be able to work required schedule of Sunday - Friday 10am to Finish.

Preferred qualifications

• 1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
• Pallet jack and/or forklift certified

Preferred Professional Certification(s)

• 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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.