Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The Forklift Operator, Formula, operates material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks to transport incoming freight from staging areas to inventory storage locations and replenish pick slots. The role supports an efficient flow of products through the warehouse while meeting safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards. Associates work independently and as part of a team, performing assigned duties to serve the company. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, from 4:00 a.m. until finished. Pay is $18 per hour, with an additional $1.50 per hour while working in the freezer or cooler and an additional $3 per hour while performing replenishment or putaway work. Benefits are available on Day 1.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
At least 1 year of stand-up forklift experience.
Ability to operate a stand-up forklift.
Ability to work scheduled and assigned hours 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; products weigh 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

At least 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution experience using a motorized pallet jack or forklift.
At least 1 year of stand-up forklift experience.
Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Locate storage slots, place pallets using a forklift or hand-stack items, and 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 stock according to next-day work orders.
Rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.
Disperse overstock items to available temporary storage slots.
Remove empty pallets, cardboard, and strapping to proper areas; inspect, stack, and move pallets to storage.
Follow work methods, safety policies, procedures, and company guidelines.
Keep the work area safe and promptly report unsafe conditions or acts.
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.
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 housekeeping duties in the work area as needed.
Replace depleted equipment batteries 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.