Forklift Operator Sunday to Thursday (8:00AM to finish)

Performance Foodservice; Knoxville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Employee benefits

Zusammenfassung

Performance Foodservice in Knoxville, TN seeks a dedicated Forklift Operator to move materials, load pallets, and manage storage flow in multi-temperature environments. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, ensure inventory accuracy, and support daily distribution operations with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires 6+ months warehouse experience, ability to lift, and adherence to GMP and company policies.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of warehouse/distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift repeatedly and handle 10–90 lb items.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, dry).

Aufgaben

• Operate forklift and pallet jack to move materials.
• Locate slots and load pallets on storage racks.
• Transport incoming freight from staging to storage and replenish pick slots.
• Inspect items for damage and perform basic temperature/quality checks.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Complete end-of-shift paperwork and organize work area.

Kenntnisse

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Reach truck

Jobbeschreibung

• Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday (start time 8:00AM to finish)
• 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

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday (start time 8:00AM to finish)
• 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, Formula, you will operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc.

The Forklift Operator, 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 may include, but not limited to:

• Locates proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit.
• Locates and performs count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders.
• Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated out of date inventory according to company policy.
• Disperses over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Follows 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.
• Reviews work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Works from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions.
• Inspects items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs 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