Forklift Operator, Formula
About The Position
The Forklift Operator, Formula operates material-handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks, to move incoming freight from staging areas into inventory and replenish pick slots. The role supports the efficient flow of products through the distribution process while maintaining safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. Associates may work in any warehouse section, including freezer, cooler, and dry environments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 12 a.m. until work is finished. The position requires stand-up forklift experience and may require overtime. Associates work from receiving sheets, computer printouts, established procedures, and written or verbal instructions, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Stand-up forklift experience; Raymond experience is preferred.
- At least 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution work experience; food distribution experience preferred.
- Ability to work the scheduled or 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 at various heights, handling items weighing 10–35 pounds and generally up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
- Ability to work in cooler, freezer, and dry environments.
- Must pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Raymond stand-up forklift experience.
- At least 2 years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience, preferably in food distribution.
- Experience with an electric pallet jack.
- Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (also listed as a preferred qualification).
Responsibilities
- Locate storage slots and place pallets using a forklift or hand-stack items; enter product data and locations into the appropriate unit.
- Count incoming freight in the staging area and transport it to the freezer using a forklift or pallet jack.
- Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock according to the next day's 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- Rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.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 the proper areas; inspect, stack, and move pallets to storage.
- Follow work methods, safety policies, and procedures; report unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
- Review the work schedule, inspect equipment for safety, obtain supplies, and prepare for operations.
- Wear required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
- Meet productivity and accuracy standards.
- Inspect items for damage and perform temperature and quality checks, taking appropriate action as needed.
- Perform general housekeeping in the work area.
- Replace batteries requiring recharging with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklists.
- Secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- 401(k) employer matching.
- Education assistance.
- Paid time off.
- Growth opportunities.
- Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
