Stand Up Reach Forklift Operator at Food Group Phoenix, AZ

Job Title

Stand Up Reach Forklift Operator

Vistar-Phoenix (1027), Phoenix, AZ

Sunday-Thursday, 5:00pm – Finish (2nd Shift)

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, Formula, you will operate material handling equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc. The Forklift Operator, Formula 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 replenish/re‑stock pick slots in a timely manner, ensuring all safety, GMP and quality standards are met to maintain the efficient flow of the production process.

Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Locate the proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand‑stack items, and enter product data and location into the appropriate unit.
• Locate and perform a count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport it to freezer with forklift or 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• Rotate date‑sensitive stock to the front of the rack and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.
• Disperse over‑stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard, and strapping, inspect empty pallets for damage, and stack or 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 act immediately.
• Review the work schedule, perform a 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.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print‑out, established procedures, and written and/or 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 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.

• 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.
• Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product from various heights weighing between 10–35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift.
• Able to work in multi‑temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer, and dry.
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check.

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

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

$21.00 per hour

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the “Company”) provides equal employment opportunity (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.