Forklift Operator

PITCO FOODS FORKLIFT OPERATOR

PITCO Foods is a large independent food service distributor in Northern California. Based in San Jose, CA, PITCO also has distribution centers in Brisbane, Oakland, and Sacramento.

POSITION SUMMARY: A Pitco Foods warehouse Forklift Operator is responsible for using a forklift to move and organize materials within a warehouse or distribution center, ensuring efficient and safe operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides prompt and courteous customer service to members, employees, and suppliers. Helps our members to load items into their carts, and vehicles and directs them to merchandise.
• Communicates with supervisors and managers to determine merchandising plan and priorities.
• Stocks shelves, aligns merchandise, collects and returns stray items. Cuts boxes for display / accessibility of the merchandise and cuts twine and shrink wrap from pallet. Marks merchandise as needed.
• Moves and positions pallets of merchandise. Stacks merchandise from partial pallets onto full pallets. Checks for correct merchandise signs.
• Pulls loose cardboard and slip sheets from the floor. Clears the sales floor of debris and sweeps. Removes empty pallets from aisles.
• Operates pallet jack, forklift, cardboard baler, and trash compactors in a safe manner, keeping away from front end and customer foot/vehicle traffic. Rewraps loose merchandise. Placing trash in the appropriate location.
• Follows all safety and security procedures. Spots for forklift drivers to keep people out of fall danger zones.
• Follows all established inventory preparation guidelines and requirements.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

MINIMUM

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A
• Bi-lingual is a plus but not required
• Must pass Drug Test and Background Check

Position Requirements

• Member Service:
  Exhibits a professional demeanor toward others. Unselfishly serves others and assists members, employees, and suppliers in a prompt and effective manner while following company procedures. Ability to identify problems, finds solutions, and makes sound decisions that reflect PITCO Foods Code of Ethics.
• Self-Motivated:
  Well-organized and able to prioritize, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines while working efficiently and independently with minimal supervision. Accepts responsibility for his/her choices and decisions. Always maintains a positive attitude.
• Team Player:
  Cooperates well with a variety of personalities and individuals and participates in a professional manner to accomplish the business goal. Willingness to perform tasks assigned by supervisors and to assist others as needed.
• Flexibility:
  Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment. Ability to do more than one task during a work shift. Willingness and ability to comply with new programs, methods, practices, and procedures.
• Problem-Solving:
  Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems; follows up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties all loose ends.
• Stress Tolerance:
  Maintains a positive attitude; maintains a high volume, high-quality workload under demanding conditions.
• Communicates Effectively:
  Creates open channels of communication; adapts message to fit the audience; expresses ideas clearly and concisely; keeps others well informed; listens carefully to input and feedback.
• Gets Things Done:
  Creates a sense of urgency; gets results despite a large workload, competing demands, and a fast-paced environment; delegates appropriately.
• Safety Orientation:
  Enforces safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model; holds employees to a high safety standard.
• Acts with Integrity:
  Is a role model for ethical behavior; is consistent and fair when dealing with others; keeps…