Warehouse Pro: Forklift Operator & Inventory Control

Performance Food Group; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is hiring a Forklift Operator to move inbound freight from staging to storage, replenish pick slots, and maintain GMP and safety standards in a multi-temperature warehouse. The role emphasizes timely inventory movement, data entry, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include locating slots, performing counts, rotating stock, and distributing items to appropriate areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work with forklift experience.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry.
• 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 obtain certifications for powered equipment, such as Forklift operation.
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Preferred qualifications: 1+ years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• 1+ years of Stand-Up Reach Forklift experience.
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.

Responsibilities

• 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• Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated out of date inventory according to company policy.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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Multi-temperature environment

Safety compliance

Documentation and data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift certification

Job description

Performance Food Group is hiring a Forklift Operator to move inbound freight from staging to storage, replenish pick slots, and maintain GMP and safety standards in a multi-temperature warehouse. The role emphasizes timely inventory movement, data entry, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include locating slots, performing counts, rotating stock, and distributing items to appropriate areas.