Receiving Forklift Operator (3rd Shift)

Core-Mark; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark is hiring for a warehouse position in Elkton, Maryland. The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting and managing inventory, following safety protocols, and ensuring quality standards in a freezer environment. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, experience in warehouse operations, and the ability to lift heavy products. Forklift and pallet jack experience are essential. Benefits information is available to qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of warehouse or distribution work experience required.
• Ability to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, dry).
• Pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Transport incoming freight to inventory and replenish stock.
• Follow all safety policies and report unsafe conditions.
• Rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory.

Skills

Warehouse and distribution experience

Ability to lift and stack product (10-80 pounds)

Forklift and pallet jack experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Reach truck

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Company Description

PFG Customized Distribution meets the special needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes and account coordination, PFG Customized Distribution serves customers across the United States and in more than 40 countries.

Job Description

• Transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots on 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 maintaining the efficient flow of the production process.
• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines; ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Locate and perform count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift or pallet jack; inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into RF unit, and 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.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed, replace batteries requiring recharging, complete vehicle inspection checklist, and secure all equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Note: This is a freezer position.

Benefits

Benefits information is available to qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 6 months to 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• Must be able to work scheduled times and required overtime for the position.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and stack product between 10‑30 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in multi‑temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer, and dry.
• Pass pre‑employment drug test.
• Must have reach truck experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1‑2 years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
• Pallet jack and/or forklift certified.

Preferred Professional Certification(s)

• OSHA Forklift operator certificate.

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 our EEO Policy, the 'EEO is the Law' poster and supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.