Warehouse Associate - Reach Operator (Days)

PFG | Performance Good Group•Forrest City, AR

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate (Reach Operator) transports incoming freight from staging areas to inventory locations on multi-level warehouse racks and replenishes pick slots. The role supports an efficient production flow while meeting safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards. The associate works as a team member and performs other assigned duties to serve the company. The position pays $18.00 per hour and follows a Sunday–Thursday schedule, starting at 5:00 a.m. and continuing until work is finished. Stand-up reach experience is required. The associate may be cross-trained in other departments as needed. The work involves multi-temperature environments, including cooler, freezer, and dry areas.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
Stand-up reach 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 at 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.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution work experience with RF scanner and PIT equipment.
Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.

Responsibilities

Locate storage rack slots, place pallets with a forklift or hand-stack items, and enter product data and locations into the appropriate unit.
Locate and count-check incoming freight in the staging area and transport it to the freezer using a forklift or pallet jack.
Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock according to next-day work orders; rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.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 overstock items to available slots for temporary storage.
Remove empty pallets, cardboard, and strapping to designated areas or receptacles.
Inspect empty pallets for damage, then stack and move them to the proper storage area using a pallet jack or forklift.
Follow prescribed work methods, safety policies, and procedures; keep the work area safe and report unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
Review the work schedule, perform equipment safety checks, obtain required 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.
Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace them with charged batteries, and complete vehicle inspection checklists.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.