Warehouse Forklift/Receiver

Performance Food Group; Mount Olive (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health & wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Mount Olive, NJ. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM start; shifts end when daily work is completed, based on volume. Day 1 benefits and full-time status.

Pay is $20.35–$22.35 per hour (cooler/freezer differential). You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks and related equipment to move and stock inventory. Responsibilities include locating storage slots, counting freight, replenishing pick slots, rotating stock, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• 6+ months of Shipping and Receiving experience.
• Must be able to work scheduled times and overtime as needed.
• Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift, lifting 10–90 pounds.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, dry).
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Locate proper storage slots and set pallets with forklift or hand stack.
• Conduct counts of incoming freight and transport to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock according to next day’s work orders.
• Rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory per policy.
• Disperse over-stocked items to available slots and remove damaged pallets.
• Perform safety checks and report unsafe conditions.
• Inspect items for damage and perform temperature and quality checks.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Safety conscious

Stand/walk for long hours

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Monday-Friday start: 5:00 AM

Shifts end when daily work is completed; end times may vary based on volume.

Earn $20.35/ hr- $22.35/hr (includes cooler/ freezer differential)

Day 1 benefits | Full-time | Monday-Friday 1st shift

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. As a Forklift Operator, Formula, you will operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc.

The Forklift Operator, Formula 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 may include, but not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
• 6+ months of Shipping and Receiving
• 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

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.

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.