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

Performance Food Group (New); Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Springfield, MA. The role involves transporting freight from receiving to inventory, stocking pallets on racks, and replenishing pick slots while adhering to GMP and safety standards.

The position requires standing, walking, lifting up to 60–90 lbs, and working in cooler, freezer, and dry environments. The ideal candidate has at least 6 months in warehouse/distribution, can work the listed schedule, and passes pre-employment drug

Qualifications

• Six months or more of warehouse or distribution experience
• Ability to work scheduled times and overtime as required
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly—10–35 lbs, up to 60–90 lbs depending on location
• Work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, dry)
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check
• Schedule may vary: Sunday 3:30pm start, Monday-Thursday 4:30pm start

Responsibilities

• Transport incoming freight from staging to inventory using forklift or pallet jack
• Inspect items for damage and perform temperature/quality checks
• Locate storage slots and place pallets on racks
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock
• Rotate stock and remove expired items per policy
• Maintain housekeeping and complete paperwork at shift end
• Backup backhaul receiver as needed

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team player

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

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.

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.

Preferred qualifications:

• 1-2 years warehouse and/or distribution work experience
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
• 6+ months experience operating a forklift and/or pallet jack
• HiLo Forklift experience able to backup backhaul receiver

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.