Forklift Operator

Overview

This position is in the Dry Zone, with a schedule of Sunday through Thursday from 6:00PM to Finish. Pay is $26.50 per hour. 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

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, you will operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc. The Forklift Operator 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, 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 perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Locates proper slot on storage racks, sets pallets in place with forklift or hand stacks items, enters product data and location into the appropriate system. Locates and performs count checks of incoming freight in the staging area and transports to the freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders. Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or removes outdated inventory according to company policy.
• Disperses over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspects empty pallets for damage, stacks and moves pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensures the work area is safe and reports any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Reviews work schedule, performs safety checks on equipment, obtains supplies required to perform the work and prepares for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and safety gear.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Works from receiving sheets, computer print-outs, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions. Inspects items for damage, performs temperature and quality checks and takes appropriate action as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed.
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replaces with charged batteries and completes vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• 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 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

$26.50 per hour