1st Shift Forklift Operator - Non Formula

1st Shift Forklift Operator - Non FormulaPerformance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.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 moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution systemSafe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectPosition Purpose:Transport incoming freight to inventory storage areas, ensuring items are placed in designated slots on multi-level racks within the assigned warehouse areas (Dry, Cooler, and Freezer). Replenish pick slots promptly while adhering to safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards to support efficient operational flow. Collaborate as a team member within the department and organization, performing any assigned duties to serve the company effectively.Expected compensation: $26.00 - $30.00/hourResponsibilities may include, but not limited to:Perform quantity and quality checks on product before transporting product throughout warehouse to the proper slot or staging 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 acts immediately. Review work schedule, perform 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.Locate and perform count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift / pallet jack.Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into RF unit. 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 out of date 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 Warehouse area.Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.Operate stand-up forklift to stock, stack and move and retrieve pallets of products.Inventory replenishing, pull orders, and ensure production has needed products on a daily basis.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.Required Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent6 Months - 1 Year Warehouse and/or distribution work experienceMust be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the positionAble to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shiftAble to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shiftAble to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dryPass pre-employment drug testAbility to become certified on electric pallet jack and forklift within new hire training period.Preferred Qualifications:6 Months stand-up reach truck work experienceEEO Statement: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.