Receiving Forklift Operator (3rd Shift)

PFG | Performance Good Group

3d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Forklift Operator transports incoming freight from staging areas to inventory locations and replenishes pick slots in a warehouse. This is a freezer position that requires work in freezer, cooler, and dry environments. The operator follows established work methods, safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards to support an efficient production flow. The role involves checking incoming freight, inspecting items for damage and temperature and quality issues, storing and rotating products, entering product and location data into an RF unit, and handling pallets and packaging materials. The operator also performs equipment inspections and battery changes, maintains a clean work area, secures equipment, and completes required paperwork at the end of the shift. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
6 months to 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
Reach truck 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 and stack products weighing 10–30 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds throughout the shift.
Ability to work in cooler, freezer, and dry environments.
Pass a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
Pallet jack and/or forklift certification.
OSHA forklift operator certificate.

Responsibilities

Follow company work methods, safety policies, and procedures; report unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
Review the work schedule, inspect equipment, obtain needed supplies, prepare for operations, and wear required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
Meet location and company productivity and accuracy standards and follow written or verbal instructions and established procedures.
Locate and count-check incoming freight in the staging area; transport it to the freezer using a forklift or pallet jack.
Inspect items for damage and perform temperature and quality checks, taking appropriate action as needed.
Locate storage rack slots and place pallets with a forklift or hand-stack items; enter product and location data into the RF unit.
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, and strapping to designated areas; inspect, stack, and move pallets to the proper storage area.
Perform general housekeeping in the work area.
Replace batteries requiring 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.