Warehouse Associate - Forklift (Nights)

PFG | Performance Good Group•Forrest City, AR

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator) transports incoming freight from staging areas to inventory slots 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 duties as assigned. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, starting at 2:00 p.m. and continuing until work is finished. The associate may be cross-trained in other departments as needed. Pay is $17.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
Experience operating a stand-up reach forklift.
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. Products weigh 10–35 pounds and generally up to approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.
Ability to work in multiple temperature environments, including cooler, freezer, and dry areas.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution 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.
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Rotate date-sensitive stock and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.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 overstock items to available temporary storage slots.
Remove empty pallets, cardboard, and strapping to designated 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 required work methods, safety policies, and procedures.
Keep the work area safe and report unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
Review the work schedule, inspect equipment for safety, obtain 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 complete work.
Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action.
Perform general housekeeping in the work area as needed.
Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace them with charged batteries, and complete vehicle inspection checklists.
Secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.