Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Vistar; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vistar is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to support our distribution operations. You will operate stand‑up forklifts and pallet jacks in a multi‑temperature environment, ensuring accurate inventory movement and adherence to GMP standards.

The role features a Mon-Fri schedule starting at 4:00am, with a base pay of $18/hr plus $1.50 extra in freezer/cooler zones and an additional $3 in replenishment/putaway duties. Benefits and growth opportunities are offered from day one.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of warehouse/distribution experience.
• 1+ years of stand-up forklift experience.
• Ability to operate stand-up forklift and work overtime as needed.
• Physically able to stand, lift 10-35 lbs and up to ~90 lbs in certain cases.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and pallet jack to move products.
• Transport inbound freight to inventory and replenish pick slots.
• Replenish/stock pick slots for next day work orders.
• Rotate stock and remove outdated inventory per policy.
• Maintain safe work area and report unsafe conditions.
• Complete paperwork and vehicle inspection at end of shift.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stand-up forklift

Multi-temperature work

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Benefits Day 1

Mon-Fri schedule, 4:00am - finished

$18/hr (plus an extra $1.50 while working in freezer/cooler + extra $3 while working in a replenishment or putaway function)

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Job Description

Benefits Day 1

Mon-Fri schedule, 4:00am - finished

$18/hr (plus an extra $1.50 while working in freezer/cooler + extra $3 while working in a replenishment or putaway function)

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

Warehouse associates are the foundation to our company’s success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards. As a Forklift Operator, Formula, you will operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc.

The Forklift Operator, Formula transports 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 may include, but not limited to:

• Locates proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit.
• Locates and performs count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders.
• Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated out of date inventory according to company policy.
• Disperses over‑stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Follows 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.
• Reviews work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Works from receiving sheets, computer print‑out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions.
• Inspects items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

1+ years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience

1+ years of stand‑up forklift experience

Must be able to operate stand‑up forklift

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

Compensation

$18/hr (plus an extra $1.50 while working in freezer/cooler + extra $3 while working in a replenishment or putaway function)