2nd Shift Warehouse Loader

Performance Food Group • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares pallets of out-going freight for shipping, transports pallets from the inventory staging areas with a fork truck, pallet jack or by hand into trailers, in the correct stop sequence, according to a predetermined loading plan, damage-free, observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Assists Order Selectors and performs other similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company. Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately. Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear. Inspect empty trailers at the loading dock to insure they are clean and clear before loading and take appropriate action as needed. Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines. Move out going products from staging area to the loading dock with forklift. Wrap pallets with cellophane, secure load/pallets and make sure shipping labels are in place as needed. Transport items to be shipped into the trailer with a forklift, pallet jack or by hand in the correct stop sequence, according to a predetermined loading plan. Locate the proper slot on the trailer for the order, set it in place and secure the load when complete. Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area. Perform general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. Assist Order Selectors and perform other similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6 - 12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
• Must be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Able to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dry
• Pass 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 certified
• OSHA Forklift operator certificate

Responsibilities

• Prepares pallets of out-going freight for shipping.
• Transports pallets from inventory staging areas with a fork truck, pallet jack or by hand into trailers, in the correct stop sequence, according to a predetermined loading plan, damage-free, observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met.
• Maintains the efficient flow of product through the production process.
• Assists Order Selectors and performs other similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.
• Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensures work area is safe and reports any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Reviews work schedule, performs safety check on equipment, obtains supplies required to perform the work and prepares for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Inspects empty trailers at the loading dock to ensure they are clean and clear before loading and takes appropriate action as needed.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Moves out-going products from staging area to the loading dock with forklift.
• Wraps pallets with cellophane, secures load/pallets and makes sure shipping labels are in place as needed.
• Transports items to be shipped into the trailer with a forklift, pallet jack or by hand in the correct stop sequence, according to a predetermined loading plan.
• Locates the proper slot on the trailer for the order, sets it in place and secures the load when complete.
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.
• Inspects empty pallets for damage, stacks and moves pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Performs general housekeeping duties and keeps warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required.
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replaces with charged batteries and completes vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• EEO to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED