Warehouse Day Shift High Reach Forklift Operator

Performance Food Group (New); Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) in Augusta, ME is seeking a reliable warehouse/ forklift operator to join our team. You will transport incoming freight, locate slots, and replenish pick areas while maintaining GMP and safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years of heavy equipment operation, 1-2 years of warehouse experience, and hands-on experience with high-reach forklifts in narrow aisles. Foodservice distribution experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years heavy equipment operator experience.
• 1-2 years warehouse or distribution experience.
• Experience operating a high reach forklift in narrow aisles.
• Foodservice distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in appropriate slots and replenish pick slots as needed.
• Follow safety policies, perform safety checks, and report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Locate and count incoming freight, transport to freezer or storage, and inspect items for damage.
• Enter product data and location into RF unit; replenish outgoing stock per next day’s work orders.
• Rotate stock, remove outdated items, disperse surplus inventory, and perform general housekeeping.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Tools

High-reach forklift

Job description

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

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.

Benefits

Qualifications

2 + years heavy equipment operator experience

Preferred qualifications

• 1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
• Experience operating a high reach fork lift in narrow aisles

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.