Forklift Operator Nights - Freezer

Performance Food Group (New); La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator for the Sunday–Thursday night shift. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory, stock pick slots, and ensure accurate data entry.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to GMP standards in a multi-temperature warehouse. Responsibilities include moving freight, rotating stock, performing safety checks, and completing required paperwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6+ months of warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift repeatedly throughout shift.
• Able to operate forklift, pallet jack or reach truck safely.
• Must pass post-offer drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift or pallet jack to move pallets and goods safely.
• Locate slots, place pallets, and record data in the system.
• Replenish pick slots and rotate stock as required per policy.
• Inspect pallets for damage and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Follow all safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Complete end-of-shift paperwork and secure equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Reach truck

Battery handling/inspection

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 customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

Shift PM: Sunday - Thursday, 6 p.m. until work is completed.

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 Purpose

Warehouse associates are the foundation to our company's success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards. As a Forklift Operator, Non Formula, you will operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc. The Forklift Operator, Non Formula transports incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots, on the multi‑level racks in the assigned warehouse area, and replenish/re‑stock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit. Locate and perform count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders. Rotate date‑sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated out‑of‑date inventory according to company policy.
• Disperse over‑stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or act 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.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print‑out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions. Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

The Benefits are included in the “We Deliver the Goods” section above.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 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.
• Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish products from various heights weighing between 10–35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift.
• Able to work in multi‑temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry.
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized pallet jack or forklift.
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
• Motorized pallet jack and/or forklift certified.

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 review the following policies: EEO Policy, the “EEO is the Law” poster and supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.