Experienced Forklift Operator

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

PFG Customized Distribution serves national restaurant chains across the United States and more than 40 countries. The Experienced Forklift Operator transports incoming freight from staging areas to appropriate warehouse storage slots and replenishes pick slots in a timely manner. The role supports an efficient production flow while meeting safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality, productivity, and accuracy standards. The operator works from receiving sheets, computer printouts, established procedures, and written or verbal instructions. Duties include checking and transporting freight, inspecting products, storing and recording inventory, rotating stock, managing pallets and packaging, maintaining the work area and equipment, and completing required paperwork. The operator also contributes as a team member and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 6 months of warehouse and/or distribution forklift experience.
Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
Ability to work the required schedule of Sunday through Friday, 10 a.m. to finish.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
Pallet jack and/or forklift certification.
OSHA Forklift operator certificate.

Responsibilities

Follow preferred work methods and company safety policies and procedures; report unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
Review the work schedule, inspect equipment, gather supplies, prepare for operations, and wear required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
Meet productivity and accuracy standards and work from receiving sheets, computer printouts, established procedures, and written or verbal instructions.
Locate and count-check incoming freight in staging areas and transport it to the freezer using a forklift or pallet jack.
Inspect items for damage and perform temperature and quality checks, taking appropriate action as needed.
Locate proper storage slots, place pallets using a forklift or hand-stack items, and enter product and location data into an RF unit.
Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock according to next-day work orders.
Rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.
Move overstocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
Remove empty pallets, cardboard, and strapping to designated areas or receptacles; inspect, stack, and move pallets to proper storage areas.
Perform general housekeeping duties as needed.
Replace batteries requiring recharging with charged batteries and complete the vehicle inspection checklist.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.