Forklift Hi-Lo Warehouse Day Shift

Performance Foodservice; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Forklift Operator to move inbound freight to inventory, stock pallets on multi-level racks, and replenish pick slots while adhering to safety, GMP, and quality standards for a smooth warehouse operation.

Responsibilities include safety checks, RF unit data entry, freight inspection, stock rotation, and end-of-shift paperwork. Schedule: Sunday through Thursday at 7am with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous forklift experience is required.
• Shift schedule: Sunday through Thursday 7am until work is complete, overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport incoming freight to inventory and store on multi-level racks.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock and rotate stock as needed.
• Perform safety checks, use RF unit, and document product location.
• Inspect items for damage and verify temperature/quality; take action as required.
• Perform end-of-shift paperwork and maintain housekeeping in the work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma/GED

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.

• 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.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Schedule : Sunday - Thursday 7am until work is complete overtime

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Previous forklift experience
• Schedule: Sunday thru Thursday 7am - until work complete overtime

Compensation

$21.50