Warehouse Loader - Nights

Republic of Green; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Warehouse Loader, where you will play a vital role in the food distribution system. This position offers a dynamic work environment where safety and efficiency are paramount. You will be responsible for transporting goods, preparing pallets for shipping, and ensuring that all safety regulations are met. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to employee wellness, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to contribute to a vital industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 6+ months of warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 90 pounds and work in multi-temperature environments.

Responsibilities

• Transport items using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Wrap pallets, secure loads, and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

Forklift Operation

Pallet Jack Operation

Safety Awareness

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

Performance Foodservice | Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Starting Pay: $16.00/hr
• 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 of 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 Loader, Non-Formula, you will be transporting items into trailers using equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts or by hand.

The Loader, Non-Formula prepares pallets of outgoing freight for shipping and transports pallets while observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through 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

• Transports items to be shipped into the trailer with a forklift, pallet jack or by hand in the correct stop sequence, according to a predetermined loading plan.
• Moves outgoing products from staging area to the loading dock with forklift.
• Wraps pallets with cellophane, secures load/pallets and makes sure shipping labels are in place as needed.
• Locates the proper slot on the trailer for the order, sets it in place and secures the load when complete.
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.
• Inspects empty pallets for damage, stacks and moves pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Performs general housekeeping duties and keeps warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required.
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensures work area is safe and reports any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Reviews work schedule, performs safety check on equipment, obtains supplies required to perform the work and prepares for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Inspects empty trailers at the loading dock to ensure they are clean and clear before loading and takes appropriate action as needed.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replaces with charged batteries and completes vehicle inspection checklist.
• Assists Order Selectors and performs other similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.
• Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized pallet jack
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
• Motorized pallet jack and/or forklift certified

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.