Night Loader: Forklift & Palletizing with Growth & Benefits

Performance Foodservice; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; 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 is hiring a Loader Formula to support its Colchester, VT distribution center. The role involves moving pallets, loading trailers, and operating forklifts and pallet jacks to prepare outgoing freight with attention to safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, 6+ months of warehouse experience, and the ability to work varied shifts including overtime. Safety training and the ability to lift up to 90 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Transports items to be shipped into the trailer with a forklift, pallet jack or by hand in the correct stop sequence, according to a predetermined loading plan.
• Moves out going products from staging area to the loading dock with forklift.
• Wraps pallets with cellophane, secure load/pallets and make sure shipping labels are in place as needed.
• Locates the proper slot on the trailer for the order, set it in place and secure the load when complete.
• 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.
• Performs general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean.
• 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.
• Inspects empty trailers at the loading dock to insure they are clean and clear before loading and take appropriate action as needed.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Assists Order Selectors and perform other similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.
• Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Performance Foodservice is hiring a Loader Formula to support its Colchester, VT distribution center. The role involves moving pallets, loading trailers, and operating forklifts and pallet jacks to prepare outgoing freight with attention to safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, 6+ months of warehouse experience, and the ability to work varied shifts including overtime. Safety training and the ability to lift up to 90 pounds are required.