Experienced Forklift Operator - 2AM - Finish

Performance Food Group; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Gainesville, FL is seeking a warehouse associate to move freight from receiving to storage and replenish pick slots with a forklift. You will follow safety and GMP guidelines, perform quality checks, and enter product data into RF systems.

The role requires 6+ months forklift distribution experience and a 2am Sunday-Thursday schedule. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory accuracy, completing housekeeping, and supporting shift operations to ensure timely

Qualifications

• 6+ months of forklift warehouse or distribution experience.
• Experience in foodservice distribution or related industry.
• Ability to work the Sunday-Thursday 2am shift.

Responsibilities

• Transport incoming freight to inventory and replenish pick slots using forklift or pallet jack.
• Ensure safety, GMP and quality standards are met and complete required paperwork.
• Inspect items for damage, perform temperature/quality checks, and log data into RF unit.
• Rotate stock, disperse excess items, and keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Forklift warehouse experience

Foodservice distribution knowledge

2am shift availability

Education

OSHA Forklift operator certificate

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.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of forklift warehouse and/or distribution work experience
• Foodservice distribution or related industry
• Must be able to work required schedule of Sunday through Thursday 2am- 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.