Stand up Forklift Operator

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Weekly pay

Wellness reimbursement

Profit sharing & 401(k) with company匹配

Emergency child and elder care

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Shepherdsville, KY is seeking a 2nd Shift Standup Forklift Operator to move goods through the distribution center. The role uses a forklift and pallet inverter to transfer products and keep pallets aligned for the conveyor system.

Starting pay is $21.13 per hour with a $1 shift premium, plus opportunities for raises in the first year. The position offers weekly pay, affordable benefits from day one, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly in a professional manner.
• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.
• Must perceive auditory warning signals used around warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and pallet inverter to move product from bad wood to good wood.
• Remove slip-sheets from pallets.
• Insert pallets into the conveyor system with forklift.
• Sort and place empty pallets in designated areas.
• Assist in removing damaged products from pallets during tipping.

Skills

Communication

English literacy

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Auditory awareness

Tools

Forklift

Pallet inverter

Job description

2nd Shift Standup Forklift Operator

Distribution Center Address: 342 Gordon Industrial Ave, Shepherdsville KY

Pay: Starting at $21.13/hour (includes a $1.00 2nd shift premium) Plus, earn two pay raises in your first year Earn more per hour for speed and efficiency

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday work week, with Saturdays and Sundays off 2nd Shift 1:45pm-10:00pm (shifts vary based on work volume)

• Affordable benefits plans start day one!
• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
• Emergency child and elder care
• 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!

Essential Functions

• Uses forklift and pallet inverter machine to transfer product from bad wood to good wood.
• Removes slip-sheets from all pallets.
• Uses forklift to insert pallet into the pallet conveyor system.
• Uses forklift to sort all empty pallets from the system and place the pallets in designated areas.
• Uses forklifts to help empty the system reject spurs.
• Removes damaged products from the pallets during the tipping process.
• May be required to ensures finished pallets are ready to be placed onto the conveyor; no loose wrap, product is on good wood, pallets are wrapped, and pallet tags can be read by scanners.
• Completes housekeeping activities on a daily basis.
• Adheres to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Must be able to communicate clearly in a professional manner.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be able to work independently or within a team environment.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.
• Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter-and-egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family-operated foodservice business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.