Forklift Operator - Flexible Warehouse Roles & Benefits

Performance Foodservice; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; 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 Foodservice is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to support efficient distribution operations in a multi-temperature facility. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move and stock product, verify locations, and maintain safety and GMP standards.

The role requires the ability to work Sundays through Thursdays with extended shifts and overtime as needed. Daily responsibilities include loading/unloading, inventory checks, and replenishing pick slots while maintaining

Qualifications

• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• 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; lift up to 60–90 pounds depending on location.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, dry).
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Locate proper slot on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items.
• Count incoming freight in staging area and transport to freezer.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items.
• Rotate date-sensitive stock to front of rack and remove outdated inventory.
• Disperse over-stocked items to available slots.
• Inspect pallets and move pallets to proper storage area.
• Follow safety policies and report unsafe conditions.
• Perform safety checks on equipment and prepare supplies for operations.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Overtime ability

Multi-temp environment

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to support efficient distribution operations in a multi-temperature facility. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move and stock product, verify locations, and maintain safety and GMP standards.

The role requires the ability to work Sundays through Thursdays with extended shifts and overtime as needed. Daily responsibilities include loading/unloading, inventory checks, and replenishing pick slots while maintaining