Stand-Up Reach Truck Forklift | Mon - Fri, 5a - 2p

Performance Foods; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Riverside, MO to move freight, stock inventory, and support the distribution flow while upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include locating slots, operating forklifts, performing daily safety checks, and ensuring accurate data entry. The role requires basic warehouse experience, ability to lift up to 90 pounds, and adherence to GMP and company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of warehouse or distribution experience.
• Must be able to work overtime and flexible schedules.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly.
• Able to lift 10-35 pounds and up to 60-90 pounds as needed.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments.

Responsibilities

• Locate proper slot on storage racks and place pallets with forklift.
• Count inbound freight and transport to freezer areas.
• Replenish pick slots and manage outgoing stock.
• Rotate stock and remove outdated inventory per policy.
• Maintain safe work area and follow safety procedures.
• Complete paperwork and inspections at shift end.
• Perform general housekeeping as needed.
• Operate equipment safely and meet productivity standards.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Lifting 60-90 lb

Stand/walk/reach/lift

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Stand-Up Reach Truck

Job description

Company Description

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Schedule

Mon-Fri, 5a - Finish (typically around 2p)

We Deliver the Goods

• 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.

The Forklift Operator 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

• 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.
• Meets 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.

Benefits

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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

Preferred qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized Stand-Up Reach Truck Forklift
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
• Motorized pallet jack and/or forklift certified

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 click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.