Team Member Distribution

PJ Food Service, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement through Purdue

Monthly bonus

Paid time off

Pizza day

Career advancement opportunities

Great team environment

Health insurance options

Job summary

Papa John's Distribution Team is seeking a team member to load/unload trucks, stage orders, and ensure loading accuracy. You will operate forklifts and adhere to safety and HACCP standards, collaborating with shifts to keep product moving.

The role requires reading and understanding English, with duties including daily paperwork, safety compliance, and assisting will-call pickups. Competitive hourly pay up to $20 and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior loading/unloading experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks accurately in a timely manner.
• Notify management of damaged or suspect product.
• Complete loading or receiving tasks to comply with PJFS Safety and quality standards.
• Assure completion of required daily distribution paperwork (receiving logs, load sheets, damaged product).
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly sanitation tasks including trailers.
• Communicate with Shift Leader about safety, product levels, and day-to-day challenges.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure correct product is picked and loaded.
• Assist customers with will-call pickups as required.
• Ensure compliance with PJFS Safety, Sanitation, HACCP policies and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Loading/unloading

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Order picking system

Forklift truck (electric/manual)

Job description

What’s Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today! The Better Ingredients, Better Pizza Team! The Distribution Team Member is responsible for loading and unloading goods, determining loading procedures, staging orders and checking product for loading accuracy. Pay up to $20/hr

What's on the Menu:

• Load and unload trucks accurately in a timely manner.
• Notify management of damaged or suspect product.
• Complete loading or receiving tasks to comply with PJFS Safety and quality standards.
• Assure completion of required daily distribution paperwork, i.e., receiving logs, load sheets, damaged product, etc.
• Operate fork trucks and other material handling equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly sanitation tasks according to sanitation schedule; including, trailers.
• Communicate with Shift Leader regarding Safety, product levels, quality issues, day-to-day challenges, etc.
• Communicate with other department team members to ensure the correct product is being picked and loaded.
• Assist customers with will-call pick-ups as required.
• Ensure compliance with PJFS Safety, Sanitation and HACCP policies & procedures, federal, state and local regulations (OSHA, FDA, DOL) and all Papa John's International, Inc., policies & procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What are some perks?

• Take advantage of our Dough & Degrees program! We'll pay 100% of tuition for undergraduate and graduate online degree programs through Purdue University Global for eligible team members.
• Hourly Team Member MONTHLY BONUS!!
• Paid Time off to enjoy the GREAT things LIFE has to offer!
• Recognition for a job well done with a monthly awards and pizza day. (MMM. Pizza.)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Working with great people in a smaller environment
• Affordable health insurance options - just ask for details!

Critical Ingredients:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience with loading and unloading trucks preferred.
• Previous experience with technologically advanced order picking system is preferred.
• Ability to read and/or understand written and/or verbal policy, instruction and direction in English required.
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift and manual/electric pallet jacks.
• Ability to perform mathematical tasks required.

Side Items:

• Must be able to be contacted in case of emergency
• Must be able to work in a cold environment for duration of shift
• Must be able to routinely lift up to 60lbs.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work - but let’s face it - it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify Poster (Spanish) - Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

Papa John's is an Affiant and Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Papa John's, we LOVE pizza. It brings people together and brings out the best in all of us. Just like our ingredients and toppings, we combine in unique ways to deliver a truly tantalizing result. Here, you're a valued team member right from the start. We want you to contribute your best ideas, collaborate and keep building your skills.