1st Shift Fork Lift Operator

River Valley Foods • Syracuse, NY

1d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Garden Spot Foods, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY and New Holland, PA. Frozen Forklift Operators are responsible for safely and accurately selecting cases of frozen grocery products, building pallets, replenishing selection slots and putting away received freight for delivery to retail customers. The successful candidate is goal-oriented, able to work in a low temperature environment, and demonstrates dependability, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to read and speak English
• Able to lift 50 pounds consistently throughout the shift
• Able to work for sustained periods in cold temperatures
• Able to stand, walk, lift and bend for extended periods of time
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility
• Ability to communicate and use teamwork to achieve goals

Nice To Haves

• Prior warehouse experience

Responsibilities

• Read order requirements and shelf locations.
• Ensure order accuracy while meeting productivity goals.
• Build and prepare pallets for shipping.
• Safely operate equipment required to pick stock from shelves.
• Work with team members and supervisors to ensure coordination of work.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Company paid holidays
• Health, prescription, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Supplemental insurances
• 401 (k) with company match
• Employee assistant program
• Employee purchase program
• Cold temperature gear provided: jacket, pants and gloves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED