Reach/Forklift Operator - Dayshift

Performance Food Group•Fairfield, OH

About The Position

Warehouse associates support the efficient movement of products through the distribution process while maintaining quality standards. The Reach/Forklift Operator transports incoming freight from staging areas to inventory for storage in appropriate warehouse slots and replenishes pick slots in a timely manner. The operator uses material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks, and follows safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards. The role also performs other assigned duties to support the company.

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 from various heights; items weigh 10–35 pounds and generally up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
Ability to work in multi-temperature environments, including cooler, freezer, and dry areas.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least one year of warehouse and/or distribution work experience operating a reach truck or cherry picker.
Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
Reach Truck certification.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Locate proper slots on storage racks, place pallets using a forklift or hand-stack items, and enter product data and location into the appropriate unit.
Locate and count-check incoming freight in the staging area and transport it to the freezer using a reach truck or forklift.
Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock according to next-day 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Rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.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 packing, and strapping to the designated area or receptacles.
Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack them, and move them to the proper storage area using a pallet jack or forklift.
Follow required work methods, safety policies, and procedures.
Keep the work area safe and promptly report unsafe conditions or acts.
Review the work schedule, inspect equipment for safety, obtain necessary 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 general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed.
Replace batteries that require recharging with charged batteries and complete the vehicle inspection checklist.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.