Forklift Operator - Black River Produce

Performance Food Group; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group’s Performance Foodservice division is seeking a Forklift Operator to unload, sort, and store product across a multi-temperature warehouse, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Must have 6 months to 1 year of warehouse or distribution experience operating machines; ability to work scheduled hours and overtime, stand, lift 10–35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally, and work in cooler, freezer and dry areas. OSHA forklift certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year warehouse or distribution experience operating machines.
• 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 work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, and dry).

Responsibilities

• Unload, sort, segregate and put away products across the warehouse.
• Operate various powered industrial equipment and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift

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

Position Summary

A Forklift Operator is responsible for efficiently and accurately unloading product, sorting, segregating and putting away the product into the proper locations throughout the warehouse; and other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Monday - Friday: 11am - Done (Typically 40-hour week)

Position Responsibilities

• Will operate various kinds of powered industrial equipment which may include stand-up or sit-down fork trucks, rider pallet trucks, slip sheeter, and other equipment found in distribution warehousing.


• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

6 month - 1year warehouse and or distribution experience operating machines.

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 and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift.

Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dry.

Pass pre-employment drug test.

Preferred qualifications

Over one year warehouse work experience and or distribution experience operating machines.

Foodservice/grocery distribution industry experience

OSHA certified Forklift

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.