Forklift Operator/Lumper Job at Vistar in Twinsburg

Overview

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Position details: Mon-Fri schedule, 6am start until finished; Pay Rate: $21.50/hr.

Benefits

• 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 rewards, recognition, and respect

Responsibilities

• Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into the appropriate unit
• 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• Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated inventory according to company policy
• Disperse over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area; inspect pallets for damage and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift as required
• Follow all safety policies and procedures; ensure work area is safe and report unsafe conditions immediately
• Review work schedule, perform safety checks on equipment, obtain supplies, and prepare for operations
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print-outs, and established procedures; follow written/verbal instructions
• Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action as needed
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the work area
• Handle battery changes and perform vehicle inspections as required
• Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at end of shift
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution experience
• 6+ months of stand-up reach truck experience
• Must be able to work scheduled/overtime as required
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly; able to lift 10-35 pounds and generally up to 60-90 pounds depending on location
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, dry)
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check

Employment Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services