Forklift Operator: Sunday - Thursday 6pm start

PFG | Performance Good Group

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About The Position

The Forklift Operator, Non Formula supports warehouse operations by moving incoming freight from staging areas to inventory locations and replenishing pick slots. The role operates material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks while meeting safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards and maintaining an efficient flow of products through the distribution process. The operator works as a member of the department and organization and performs other assigned duties to serve the company.

The position follows a Sunday-through-Thursday schedule, starting at 6:00 p.m. and working until completion. Work may take place in cooler, freezer, and dry environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• 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 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

• 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 storage slots and place pallets using a forklift or hand-stack items; enter product and location data 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• Rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.
• Disperse overstock items to available temporary storage slots.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping and take them to the proper area or receptacles.
• Inspect empty pallets for damage, then stack and move them to the proper storage area using a pallet jack or forklift.
• Follow preferred work methods, safety policies, procedures, and company guidelines.
• Keep the work area safe 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 productivity and accuracy standards.
• Use receiving sheets, computer printouts, established procedures, and written or verbal instructions to perform work.
• Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action as needed.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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