Forklift Operator - Day 1 Benefits & Career Growth

Performance Food Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is hiring for a Forklift Operator, Non Formula, in Tampa, FL. You will move and store products using forklifts and pallet jacks, while following GMP and safety standards.

The role supports efficient distribution and requires adherence to shift schedules and safety procedures. The position emphasizes careful handling of temperature-sensitive items, accurate data entry, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6+ months of warehouse/distribution experience.
• Must be able to work scheduled/overtime as required.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift.
• Able to lift 10–90 pounds as needed.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, dry).
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Locate proper slots on storage racks and set pallets with forklift or hand stack items.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock per next day’s work orders.
• Rotate stock to the front and remove outdated inventory per policy.
• Disperse over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets and packing materials to the proper area.
• Inspect items, perform temperature/quality checks, and document results.
• Follow safety policies and keep the work area clean and organized.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Able to lift heavy items

Multi-temperature environment

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Performance Food Group is hiring for a Forklift Operator, Non Formula, in Tampa, FL. You will move and store products using forklifts and pallet jacks, while following GMP and safety standards.

The role supports efficient distribution and requires adherence to shift schedules and safety procedures. The position emphasizes careful handling of temperature-sensitive items, accurate data entry, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.