Evening Warehouse Loader

Performance Food Group•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Warehouse associates support the efficient flow of products through the distribution process while maintaining quality standards. The Loader, Non-Formula transports items into trailers using equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts or by hand, prepares outgoing freight pallets for shipping, and follows safety and quality standards. The role works as a team member and performs assigned duties to serve the company. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams provide customers with advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
Able to work scheduled and assigned times, including required overtime.
Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout the shift.
Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products from shelves and replenish product from various heights; loads weigh 10–35 pounds and generally up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
Able to work in multiple temperature environments, including cooler, freezer, and dry areas.
Must pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized pallet jack.
Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
Motorized pallet jack and/or forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Transport items into trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand in the correct stop sequence according to the loading plan.
Move outgoing products from the staging area to the loading dock with a forklift.
Wrap pallets with cellophane, secure loads and pallets, and ensure shipping labels are in place as needed.
Locate the proper trailer slot for each order, position it, and secure the load when complete.
Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.
Inspect empty pallets for damage, then stack and move them to the proper storage area using a pallet jack or forklift.
Perform general housekeeping and keep the warehouse area, loading dock, and trailers clean and clear as required.
Follow preferred work methods, safety policies, and procedures; maintain a safe work area and immediately report unsafe conditions or acts.
Review the work schedule, inspect equipment for safety, obtain required supplies, and prepare for operations.
Wear all required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
Inspect empty trailers at the loading dock to ensure they are clean and clear before loading, and take appropriate action as needed.
Meet productivity and accuracy standards set by the location and company.
Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace them with charged batteries, and complete the vehicle inspection checklist.
Assist Order Selectors and perform other similar duties as requested or assigned by the supervisor.
Secure all equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.