Forklift Cherry Picker- 2nd Shift

PFG | Performance Good Group•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Core-Mark is hiring a Forklift Cherry Picker to support warehouse operations and the efficient flow of products through its distribution process. The role transports incoming freight from staging areas to appropriate inventory slots, replenishes pick locations, and maintains safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. Operators use material-handling equipment and work from receiving sheets, hand scanners, established procedures, and written or verbal instructions. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. Pay is $19.00 per hour, increasing to $22.00 per hour after forklift certification.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Locate proper storage-rack slots and place pallets using a forklift or hand stacking; enter product data and locations into the appropriate unit.
Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock according to next day’s work orders, rotate date-sensitive stock, and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.
Disperse overstock items to available slots for temporary storage.
Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.
Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack them, and move them to the proper storage area using a pallet jack or forklift.
Follow preferred work methods and company safety policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe work area and immediately report unsafe conditions or acts.
Review the work schedule, perform equipment safety checks, obtain required supplies, and prepare for operations.
Wear required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
Meet required productivity and accuracy standards.
Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action as needed.
Perform general housekeeping duties in the work area.
Replace discharged equipment batteries with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklists.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Complete replenishment transfer orders throughout the shift and put away receiving pallets into racks.
Assist with other department needs and perform other related duties as assigned.