Performance Foodservice is hiring: Forklift Operator (Nights) in Houma

Overview

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Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains relationships with local customers including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team aims to deliver delicious food and help independent restaurant owners achieve their goals.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose

Warehouse associates are the foundation of our company's success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards. As a Forklift Operator, Non Formula, you will operate material handling equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc.

The Forklift Operator, Non Formula transports incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots on multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenishes pick slots in a timely manner, ensuring safety, GMP and quality standards are met and maintaining efficient flow of the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To

• Locate proper slots on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, and enter product data and location into the appropriate system. Locate and perform count checks of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders. Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and remove outdated inventory according to policy.
• Disperse over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspect pallets for damage and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies, and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure the work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
• Review the work schedule, perform safety checks on equipment, obtain supplies, and prepare for operations. Put on all required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer printouts, established procedures and practices, and instructions. Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed.
• Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries, and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ 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; ability to lift, stack, and/or pull products weighing between 10-35 pounds, and generally up to 60-90 pounds depending on location
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, and dry)
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized pallet jack or forklift
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
• Motorized pallet jack and/or forklift certification

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunity 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 laws. Please review our EEO Policy; the EEO is the Law poster and supplement; and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Manufacturing and Production

Industries

• Manufacturing