1st Shift Forklift Operator

PFG | Performance Good Group

5d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator, Formula operates material-handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks, to move incoming freight from staging areas to storage locations and replenish pick slots. The role supports an efficient product flow while meeting safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards. The operator works as a member of the department and organization and may perform other assigned duties to serve the company. This is a full-time, first-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, starting at 7:00 AM. Shifts end when daily work is completed, so end times may vary with volume and required overtime may apply. The stated pay is $21.00–$22.25 per hour, including a $1.25 freezer differential, plus incentive pay. Work may take place in cooler, freezer, and dry environments.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 3 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
At least 3 months of stand-up forklift experience.
Ability to work 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 weights of 10–35 pounds and generally up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
Ability to work in cooler, freezer, and dry environments.
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.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (also listed as a required qualification).

Responsibilities

Locate storage rack slots, place pallets using a forklift or hand-stack items, and enter product data and locations into the appropriate unit.
Count-check 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Rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.
Disperse overstocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
Remove empty pallets, cardboard, and strapping to appropriate areas or receptacles; inspect, stack, and move pallets to proper storage.
Follow preferred work methods, safety policies, procedures, and company guidelines.
Maintain a safe work area and immediately report unsafe conditions or acts.
Review the work schedule, conduct equipment safety checks, obtain supplies, and prepare for operations.
Wear required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
Meet location and company productivity and accuracy standards.
Work from receiving sheets, computer printouts, established procedures, and written or verbal instructions.
Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action.
Perform general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed.
Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace them with charged batteries, and complete vehicle inspection checklists.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.