Warehouse Associate - Forklift (1st Shift)

Performance Food Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Education assistance

401(k) employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading food distribution company is hiring a Warehouse Associate – Forklift for the 1st shift in Illinois. The role includes operating forklifts, managing inventory, and ensuring a safe working environment. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience and a high school diploma. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health and wellness, along with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 6+ months of warehouse or distribution experience.
• Experience with stand-up reach forklifts is necessary.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly during shift.
• Must work in multi-temperature environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment like forklift.
• Transport and check incoming freight.
• Replenish stock and rotate inventory based on dates.
• Ensure safety and report unsafe conditions.
• Perform general housekeeping in work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety protocols

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Warehouse Associate - Forklift (1st Shift)

Performance Food Group is hiring a Warehouse Associate – Forklift for the 1st shift. Join our team and be among the first 25 applicants.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including day‑1 health & wellness, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, paid time off and more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment with culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Pay is $19.00 an hour
• Schedule Monday-Friday starting at 5:00 am

Position Purpose

Warehouse associates are the foundation of our company’s success. As a Forklift Operator (Non‑Formula), you will operate material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc., and maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process while ensuring all safety, GMP and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Locate proper storage slot on racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit.
• Count‑check incoming freight, transport to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next‑day work orders; rotate date‑sensitive stock to front of rack and remove outdated inventory.
• Disperse over‑stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to appropriate receptacles.
• Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to proper storage area.
• 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.
• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Achieve required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print‑out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions.
• Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Replace recharging batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• Must have stand‑up reach forklift experience.
• Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift; lift, stack, and/or pull products from shelves, weighing between 10–35 lb and up to 60–90 lb throughout shift.
• Able to work in multi‑temperature environments (cooler, freezer, dry).

Company Description

Core‑Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad‑line solutions to the convenience retail industry.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunity 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.