Forklift Hi-Lo Warehouse Night Shift Springfield, Massachusetts (MA)
Full Time Company Description Performance 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
each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu
development, product selection and operational strategies. The
Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes
above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their
dreams. Job Description The Forklift Operator will transport 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. Schedule : Sunday -
Thursday 4:30pm until work is complete overtime Responsibilities: 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to the front of the rack and / or remove out dated out of date inventory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
proper storage area. Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as
needed. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged
batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. Perform other
similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor. At the end of the
shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
Required Qualifications High school diploma/GED or state approved
equivalent Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years warehouse and/or
distribution work experience Foodservice distribution or related
industry experience 6+ months experience operating a forklift and/or
pallet jack HiLo Forklift experience able to backup backhaul receiver
Sunday- Thrusday 4:30pm until work is complete overtime