Loader, Formula

PFG | Performance Good Group

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Warehouse associates help maintain the safe and efficient flow of products through the distribution process while ensuring quality standards.

The Loader Formula prepares outgoing freight for shipment by moving and securing pallets in trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or by hand. The role follows safety and quality standards, supports warehouse operations, and performs other assigned duties to serve the company. The schedule is 3 p.m. until completion, Sunday through Thursday, with rotating Fridays.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• Ability to work the 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; weights range from 10–35 pounds and generally up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
• Ability to work in multiple temperature environments, including cooler, freezer, and dry areas.
• Must pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized pallet jack.
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
• Motorized pallet jack and/or forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Transport outgoing items into trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand in the correct stop sequence and according to the loading plan.
• Move outgoing products from the staging area to the loading dock using a forklift.
• Wrap pallets with cellophane, secure loads and pallets, and ensure shipping labels are in place as needed.
• Locate the proper trailer slot for each order, position it, and secure the load when complete.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to designated areas or receptacles; inspect pallets for damage and move them to the proper storage area.
• Perform housekeeping duties and keep the warehouse area, loading dock, and trailers clean and clear.
• Follow preferred work methods, safety policies, and procedures; report unsafe conditions or acts promptly.
• Review the work schedule, conduct equipment safety checks, obtain required supplies, and prepare for operations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
• Inspect empty trailers before loading and take appropriate action as needed.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards.
• Replace batteries requiring recharging with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklists.
• Assist Order Selectors and perform other similar duties as requested or assigned by a supervisor.
• Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K 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