Inventory Control Forklift Operator

Company Description

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America’s leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what’s right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Company Overview: Green Rabbit, a subsidiary of Vistar, specializes in cold storage logistics, ensuring the efficient distribution of perishable goods. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of inventory accuracy, safety, and quality in our operations. We are seeking a dedicated Inventory Control Associate to join our 2nd shift inventory team. The ideal candidate will ensure inventory accuracy, troubleshoot discrepancies, be a team player, while upholding compliance with safety and quality standards.

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, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary: The Inventory Associate is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory through cycle counting, location audits, and discrepancy resolution. This role regularly operates forklifts and other material handling equipment to access elevated storage locations in order to perform inventory control functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits, including counts on multi-level racking.
• Operate forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks as required to complete inventory counts and location verification.
• Verify product quantities, locations, lot codes, and date-sensitive inventory in the WMS.
• Identify, document, and assist in resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Relocate pallets as needed to support accurate inventory counts (inventory-related moves only).
• Inspect inventory for damage, labeling accuracy, and storage compliance.
• Follow all safety policies, GMPs, and quality standards; wear required PPE.
• Complete equipment safety checks and secure equipment at the end of shift.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Perform other inventory-related duties as assigned.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet productivity, accuracy, and safety standards.
• Must be able to work assigned schedules, including required overtime and occasional weekends.

Benefits:  for Benefits Information

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 1-2+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Sit down forklift, stand-up forklift, and/or reach truck experience or ability to obtain certification
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and RF scanning technology
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift throughout the shift
• Ability to lift, stack, and pull product weighing up to 50lbs
• Ability to work entire shifts in the cooler and/or freezer
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check

Preferred qualifications:

• Food service distribution or related industry experience
• 1+ year of warehouse and/or distribution experience using sit down forklift, stand-up forklift, and/or reach truck
• Current equipment certification is preferred
• Experience operating forklifts or reach trucks in high-bay racking environments
• Experience working in a cold storage facility
• Prior warehouse inventory auditing experience beyond cycle counts

EEO Statement: Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries 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 review our EEO policy, the EEO poster and supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.