Experienced Forklift Operator

PFG Customized; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

PFG Customized in Gainesville, FL is seeking a forklift/warehouse associate. You will transport incoming freight from staging to inventory, place pallets on racks, and replenish pick slots while adhering to GMP, safety, and quality standards.

You will work as part of a team to ensure smooth production flow and accurate record-keeping. The role requires 6+ months of forklift experience in a warehouse or distribution setting, experience in foodservice distribution, and the ability to work a Sunday

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.
• Observe safety policies and procedures; operate equipment safely; perform daily safety checks and report unsafe conditions.
• Locate and slot pallets, move items with forklift or pallet jack, and enter product data into RF units.

Job description

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.

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.

Required 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.

Compensation

18.00