Overnight Hilo Operator I

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Coverage

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Discounts

Commuter Benefits

Career development

Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc. is seeking a Hi-Lo Operator I to safely operate a Hi-Lo, transport, replenish, and organize inventory across warehouse operations.

This role supports inventory movement between reserve storage and primary picking locations to ensure product availability and inventory accuracy. The Hi-Lo Operator I works closely with Receiving, Inventory Control, Operations, Sanitation, and other warehouse teams to support replenishment activities, product flow, and daily operational

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material handling preferred.
• Internally certified for one level reach operating a Hi-Lo.
• Ability to obtain and maintain company certification for equipment operation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to safety and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Hi-Lo equipment to transport, store, and replenish products.
• Move inventory between reserve storage and primary pick locations.
• Perform replenishment activities according to priorities and inventory needs.
• Support receiving, inventory movement, sanitation, and other workflows.
• Verify product locations and quantities before movement.
• Conduct pre/post-shift equipment inspections and safety documentation.
• Identify and report damages, discrepancies, or equipment issues.
• Follow warehouse traffic patterns and safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve daily goals.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Hi-Lo operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Written/verbal instructions

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The Hi-Lo Operator I is responsible for safely operating a Hi-Lo to transport, replenish, and organize inventory throughout warehouse operations. This role supports inventory movement between reserve storage and primary picking locations to ensure product availability, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Brief Description

The Hi-Lo Operator I is responsible for safely operating a Hi-Lo to transport, replenish, and organize inventory throughout warehouse operations. This role supports inventory movement between reserve storage and primary picking locations to ensure product availability, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency. The Hi-Lo Operator I works closely with Receiving, Inventory Control, Operations, Sanitation, and other warehouse teams to support replenishment activities, product flow, and daily operational requirements while maintaining compliance with company safety and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate certified Hi-Lo equipment to transport, store, and replenish products throughout warehouse operations.
• Move inventory between reserve storage locations and primary pick locations to support order fulfillment and operational efficiency.
• Perform replenishment activities in accordance with operational priorities and inventory requirements.
• Support receiving, inventory movement, sanitation, and other warehouse workflows as assigned.
• Verify product locations, quantities, and inventory information prior to product movement.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and complete required safety documentation.
• Identify and report product damage, inventory discrepancies, equipment concerns, or operational issues.
• Follow established warehouse traffic patterns, equipment operating procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within assigned work areas and equipment staging locations.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality assurance, and workplace safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse operations, receiving, inventory control, quality control, and leadership teams to support daily operational goals.
• Perform additional warehouse and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material handling experience preferred.
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment preferred.
• Internally certified for one level reach operating a Hi-Lo.
• Ability to obtain and maintain company certification for material handling equipment operation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout warehouse operational areas for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull products and materials within company-established guidelines, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in refrigerated, freezer, wet, or varying warehouse temperature environments.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with workplace safety requirements.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This position operates within warehouse, production, and distribution environments that may include refrigerated, freezer, wet, and fast-paced operational conditions. Associates may be exposed to moving equipment, varying temperatures, and moderate to loud noise levels.

Baldor Specialty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status.

About Baldor

Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
• Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee discounts on Baldor products
• Commuter Benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and employment status.

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