Warehouse Forklift Operator Day Shift
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Transportation
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Warehouse
General Labor
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, 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 the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenishes/re-stocks pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (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 performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities- Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit. Locate and perform count check 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 Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated inventory according to company policy.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 or receptacles.
- Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack, 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 work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or act immediately.
- Review 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 practices, 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 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.
- Pay: $19.50/hr
- Sunday – Thursday or Monday – Friday 5am start time (discussed more in interview)
- 5 Day Work Weeks
- Stand up forklift experience required
- Pay: $19.50/hr + $1 Freezer premium
- The cooler and freezer environments can range from 36°F (2°C) to
-10°F (-23°C). Freezer jackets are provided.
Benefits information available through the company's benefits portal.
Qualifications- High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
- 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
- 6+ months of experience operating stand up forklifts
- 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 and 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
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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy;
(2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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