Experienced Forklift Operator - 2AM - Finish

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The Experienced Forklift Operator transports incoming freight from staging areas to assigned warehouse storage slots and replenishes pick slots. The role supports an efficient production flow while meeting safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards. It works as part of the department and organization and may perform other duties as assigned. The operator follows company work methods and safety procedures, prepares for operations, uses required personal protective equipment, and meets productivity and accuracy standards. The work includes checking incoming freight, inspecting items for damage and temperature and quality, placing and recording inventory, rotating date-sensitive stock, handling pallets and packaging, housekeeping, maintaining equipment, and completing end-of-shift paperwork. The required schedule is Sunday through Thursday, starting at 2 a.m. and continuing until the work is finished.

Requirements

At least 6 months of forklift warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
Foodservice distribution or related-industry experience.
Ability to work Sunday through Thursday, starting at 2 a.m. and continuing until finished.

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 company work methods, safety policies, and procedures; report unsafe conditions or acts promptly.
Review the work schedule, perform equipment safety checks, obtain required supplies, prepare for operations, and wear required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
Meet location and company productivity and accuracy standards and follow work instructions and procedures.
Locate and count incoming freight in staging areas; transport it to the freezer using a forklift or pallet jack.
Inspect incoming items for damage and perform temperature and quality checks, taking appropriate action as needed.
Place pallets in proper storage rack slots using a forklift or hand-stack items, and enter product and location data into the 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Rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.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 empty pallets to the proper storage area.
Perform general housekeeping in the work area.
Replace batteries that require 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.