Forklift Hi-Lo Night Shift (Sun 3:30pm & Mon-Thu 4:30pm)

Performance Foodservice; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Forklift Operator to move freight from receiving to storage and replenish pick slots in a multi-temperature warehouse. You will use a forklift or pallet jack, inspect items, and ensure GMP and safety standards are met.

The role requires standing, lifting up to 90 pounds, and adherence to shift schedules including Sundays and Mondays. Drug test and background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months warehouse/distribution experience.
• Ability to work scheduled times and overtime as needed.
• Able to lift 10–35 lb repeatedly and up to 60–90 lb depending on location.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, dry).
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and procedures; keep work area safe and report hazards.
• Perform safety checks on equipment and prepare supplies for operations.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards per location.
• Transport incoming freight to inventory using forklift or pallet jack.
• Inspect items for damage and perform temperature/quality checks.

Education

High school diploma/GED

6+ months warehouse/distribution experience

Tools

RF unit

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

The Forklift Operator will 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.

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.
• 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.
• Perform other similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.
• Backup backhaul receiver as needed.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Schedule: Sunday - 3:30pm until work is complete Monday - Thursday 4:30pm until work is complete. Hours may change based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma/GED

6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience

Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position

Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift

Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry

Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

Schedule: Sunday - 3:30pm until work is complete

Monday - Thursday 4:30pm until work is complete.

Hours may change based on business needs.

Compensation

$23.50 per hour