Forklift Operator

Performance Food Group (New); Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30–0

Company Matched 401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Purchasing Perks

Unlimited Growth Opportunities and All

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Fort Worth, TX is hiring for a warehouse associate responsible for receiving, stocking, and distributing freight throughout the local distribution center. You will operate equipment, uphold GMP and safety standards, and support efficient warehouse operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and teamwork, with responsibilities including RF data entry, slotting pallets, rotating stock, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months of warehouse or distribution experience.
• Pallet jack and forklift certification; reach lift experience.
• Preferred: 1–2 years in warehouse/distribution.
• OSHA forklift operator certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Transport incoming freight to inventory and replenish pick slots.
• Follow safety policies and GMP requirements; ensure safe work area.
• Operate RF unit; enter product data and locations.
• Move pallets with forklift or pallet jack; inspect items for damage.
• Rotate stock; remove outdated inventory per policy.
• Maintain housekeeping and complete end-of-shift paperwork.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift certification

Reach lift experience

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

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

Preferred qualifications

• 1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
• Preferred Professional Certification(s):
• OSHA Forklift operator certificate
• Reach lift experience

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.