Forklift Operator, Frozen

Core-Mark; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Forklift Operator for our freezer to unload, sort and store frozen goods in a multi-temperature warehouse. You will operate stand-up or sit-down forklifts and rider pallet trucks, and may assist in other areas as needed.

Schedule Monday–Friday, 9pm to finish, 40 hours per week with overtime based on business need. Must be able to lift 10–35 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds occasionally, and pass pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Overtime willingness

Multi-temperature environment

Tools

Forklift

Rider pallet truck

Slip sheet

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

The Forklift Operator for our freezer is responsible for efficiently and accurately unloading product, sorting, segregating and putting away the product into the proper locations within the freezer, as well as selection of frozen product. In addition, the Forklift Operator for our frozen product may also be asked to support these duties in other areas of the warehouse.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9pm to Finish (40 hours, weekly. OT based on business need)

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 machine.
• 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 machine.
• 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.