Mid-shift Forklift (Reach truck) Operator

PFG | Performance Good Group

9d • $22 - $24

About The Position

The Forklift Operator, Non Formula, operates material-handling equipment—including forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks—to move incoming freight from staging areas to inventory slots and replenish pick slots. The role supports an efficient product flow through the warehouse while meeting safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards. Associates work actively, safely, and independently, as well as collaboratively with the department and organization, and may perform other duties assigned to serve the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• Ability to work assigned and scheduled 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 the 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 forklift reach truck.
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
• Motorized pallet jack and/or forklift certification.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Locate storage slots, place pallets or hand-stack items, and enter product and location data into the appropriate unit.
• Count incoming freight in staging areas and transport it to the freezer using a forklift or pallet jack.
• Replenish pick slots with stock for 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• Rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.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 the appropriate areas or receptacles.
• Inspect empty pallets for damage and move them to the proper storage area using a pallet jack or forklift.
• Follow preferred work methods, safety policies, procedures, and company guidelines.
• Maintain a safe work area 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, 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.
• Replace batteries requiring recharge 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, including 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