Forklift Operator- Floater

Performance Foodservice; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1 of Employment

Free Uniforms

Safety Boot voucher

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Mount Pleasant, PA, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to oversee the receiving dock, inspect and verify materials, and coordinate storage and data entry into the inventory system while upholding safety standards.

You will work Monday–Friday, 8:00am start, at a rate of $25.38 per hour, with Day 1 health & wellness benefits, uniforms, and boot vouchers. This role supports efficient product flow and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 6–12 months of warehouse/distribution work experience.
• Able to work scheduled times and overtime.
• Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly during shift.
• Able to lift 10–35 lbs and up to 80 lbs occasionally.
• Able to work in cooler, freezer and dry environments.
• Pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and keep work area safe.
• Review schedule, perform safety check on equipment, gather supplies.
• Wear required PPE and safety gear.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards per location.
• Open loading dock doors and prepare area for receiving.
• Inspect incoming trailers and ensure quality standards.
• Receive products, verify against schedule, log counts, ensure labeling.
• Perform damage checks, temperature checks and action as needed.
• Identify, label, and store supplies; enter PO data into inventory system.
• Coordinate unloading with forklift/pallet jack and move items to staging.
• Container handling, pallet wrapping, and re-wrapping as needed.
• Keep warehouse, dock, and trailers clean; perform end-of-shift paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stand/Walk/Reach

Lift 10-35 lbs

Lift up to 80 lbs occasionally

Multi-temperature environments

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

• Benefits Day 1 of Employment, Free Uniforms, Safety Boot voucher

Job Description

Position Details

• Monday - Friday, 8:00am start
• $25.38 per hour
• Benefits Day 1 of Employment, Free Uniforms, Safety Boot voucher

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 Summary

Oversee the receiving dock area to receive, inspect, identify, count and verify quality and labeling of all materials and supplies delivered to the facility; complete related documentation, coordinate the storage of supplies and enter information into inventory database and other similar duties necessary to the movement and maintenance of supplies and raw materials observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

• 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.
• Open loading dock doors, set dock plate in place and prepare the area to receive products and supplies from tractor-trailers.
• Inspect incoming trailers at the loading dock to insure they meet company quality standards and take appropriate action, as needed.
• Receive incoming products and supplies and verify items on receiving schedule against the bill of lading. Ensure count accuracy, record counts on appropriate forms/database and verify quality and labeling of all materials and supplies.
• Perform damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy. Inspect date sensitive items, perform temperature checks, quality checks on products and take appropriate action as needed.
• Identify label and store supplies according to specifications and enter purchase order data into the inventory system.
• Coordinate and/or unload and transport items to staging areas in appropriate warehouse with forklift / pallet jack. Assist Forklift
• Operators by putting away, breaking down pallets, changing stretch wrap and re-wrapping pallets, as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6 - 12 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
• 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