Warehouse Associate - Forklift (Days)

PFG | Performance Good Group • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Warehouse Associate works in the freezer/cooler area and transports incoming freight from staging areas to inventory slots on multi-level warehouse racks. The role also replenishes and restocks pick slots in a timely manner while meeting safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards and maintaining an efficient production flow. The employee functions as a team member and performs other duties as assigned.

The schedule is Sunday through Friday, starting at 5:00 a.m. Pay is $21.50. The position requires working in 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 experience using a motorized pallet jack or forklift.
• Ability to work in freezer and cooler environments, where temperatures may range from 36°F (2°C) to -10°F (-23°C).
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Locate storage slots and place pallets using a forklift or hand-stack items; enter product and location data into the appropriate unit.
• Count 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• Rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.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 overstocked items to available temporary storage slots.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard, and strapping to appropriate areas or receptacles.
• Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack them, and move them to the proper storage area using a pallet jack or forklift.
• Follow preferred work methods, safety policies, procedures, and company guidelines.
• Maintain a safe work area and immediately report unsafe conditions or acts.
• Review the work schedule, inspect equipment for safety, obtain required supplies, and prepare for operations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards.
• Use receiving sheets, computer printouts, established procedures, and written or verbal instructions to perform work.
• Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the work area.
• 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.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) 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