Night Forklift Operator, Formula

Performance Foodservice • Houston, TX

72d

About The Position

Transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots, on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish / re-stock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a forklift or pallet jack.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and moving items.
• Attention to detail for inspecting items and performing quality checks.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage.
• Replenish / re-stock pick slots in a timely manner.
• Ensure all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.
• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Review work schedule and perform safety check on equipment.
• Obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions.
• Locate and perform count check of incoming freight in the staging area.
• Transport items to freezer with forklift / pallet jack.
• Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks.
• Locate proper slot on storage racks and set pallets in place.
• Enter product data and location into RF unit.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.
• Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and remove outdated inventory.
• Disperse over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area.
• Inspect empty pallets for damage and stack them.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Remove batteries requiring recharging and replace with charged batteries.
• Complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees