Forklift Operator

Performance Foodservice; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30D

Company Matched 401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Purchasing Perks

Unlimited Growth Opportunities and BeY

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a warehouse associate to transport incoming freight, stock and replenish pick slots, and ensure GMP and safety standards are met. You will operate pallet jacks and forklifts, inspect items, and log data in RF units.

The role supports efficient production flow and adheres to safety policies. This position offers benefits after 30 days, including medical, dental, and vision, 401k, stock purchase plan, PTO, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• Pallet jack and/or forklift certified – Reach lift experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots.
• Replenish / re-stock pick slots in a timely manner to support production flow.
• Inspect items for damage and perform temperature and quality checks.
• Operate forklift or pallet jack to set pallets on storage racks and move items.
• Enter product data and location into RF unit and follow work orders for outgoing stock.
• Maintain housekeeping and perform safety checks on equipment and area.
• Complete paperwork and reports at end of shift.

Skills

Pallet jack experience

Forklift operation

Reach lift experience

Tools

RF unit

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.

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.

Performance Foodservice Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days
• Company Matched 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Purchasing Perks
• Unlimited Growth Opportunities and More!

Qualifications:

6-12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
Pallet jack and/or forklift certified – Reach lift experience

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.

Awards and Accolades

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.