Performance Foodservice is hiring: Forklift Operator, Formula in Lebanon

Overview

Forklift Operator, Formula role at Performance Foodservice

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 much 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 to 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, Formula, you will operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc. The forklift operator transports incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots on the 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 to maintain the efficient flow of the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Locates proper slot on storage racks, sets pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, and enters product data and location into appropriate system.
• Locates and performs count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transports to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders.
• Rotates date‑sensitive stock to the front of the rack and removes outdated inventory according to company policy.
• Disperses over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspects empty pallets for damage and moves pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensures work area is safe and reports any unsafe conditions.
• Reviews work schedule, performs safety checks on equipment, and prepares required supplies for operations.
• Uses all required Personal Protective Equipment and safety gear.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Works from receiving sheets, computer print-outs, established procedures and practices, or written/verbal instructions.
• Inspects items for damage, performs temperature and quality checks, and takes appropriate action as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed.
• Removes and recharges batteries as needed and completes vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secures equipment and completes necessary paperwork at end of shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience and a solid work history
• Must be able to work scheduled times and required overtime for the position
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift; able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves and replenish product from various heights 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services