Forklift Operator Nights - Freezer

Performance Foodservice; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 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 Foodservice in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator, Non Formula, to support our distribution operations. The role involves operating forklifts and related equipment to move and store inventory, following GMP and safety standards, and ensuring accurate data entry.

Shift is Sunday to Thursday, 6 pm until work is completed. We offer competitive pay with benefits from Day 1, and growth opportunities within a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6+ months warehouse or distribution experience.
• Able to stand, lift 10–35 pounds and up to 60–90 pounds as needed.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, dry).
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, pallet jack, reach truck to move inventory.
• Replenish pick slots and rotate stock per orders.
• Disperse over-stocked items to available slots.
• Remove empty pallets and packing materials.
• Inspect pallets and establish safe storage locations.
• Follow all safety policies and company guidelines.
• Ensure equipment safety checks and paperwork are completed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Reach truck

Job description

Job Description

Shift PM: Sunday - Thursday, 6 pm 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 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 acts immediately.
• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Pants 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.

Required 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 product, 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

Compensation

$23 - $24 per hour