Warehouse Day Shift High Reach Forklift Operator

Performance Foodservice; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Augusta, ME is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to move freight, stock inventory, and support efficient warehouse flow.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, inspect and stage goods, perform quality checks, and adhere to GMP and safety policies. This full-time role requires 2+ years of heavy equipment experience and offers steady shifts Sunday-Thursday.

Qualifications

• 2+ years heavy equipment operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas using forklift.
• Replenish and restock pick slots following daily work orders.
• Ensure GMP and safety policies are followed; report unsafe conditions.
• Perform safety checks on equipment and maintain cleanliness.
• Rotate stock by date and remove expired inventory as required.
• Complete paperwork and RF data entry as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operator

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

• Transport 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.
• Follow 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. Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meet 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.
• Locate and perform count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift / 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. 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 out dated out of date 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 work area as needed. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, starting at 8AM to Finish
• Must be able to work overtime, including additional days as needed.
• Pre-Employment drug testing required, including marijuana.

Required Qualifications

• 2 + years heavy equipment operator experience