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2ND SHIFT - REACH TRUCK OPERATOR

Vistar · Southaven, MS · 2 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time

We deliver competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, education assistance, paid time off, and a safe, inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

About the role

Warehouse associates are the foundation of our company’s success. As a Forklift Operator, Non Formula, you will operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks to transport incoming freight, maintain inventory, and replenish pick slots while ensuring all safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met. You will function as a team member within the department and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

  • Locate proper slots on storage racks, place pallets using a forklift or hand stack items, and enter product data and location into the system.
  • Locate and perform count checks of incoming freight in staging areas and transport to freezer using a forklift or pallet jack.
  • Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items according to the next day’s work orders.
  • Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.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 designated receptacles.
  • Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack them, and move them to the proper storage area using a pallet jack or forklift.
  • Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies, and procedures per company guidelines.
  • Ensure the work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
  • Review work schedule, perform safety checks on equipment, obtain necessary supplies, and prepare for operations.
  • Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety gear.
  • Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
  • Work from receiving sheets, computer print-outs, established procedures, and verbal or written instructions.
  • Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action as needed.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed.
  • Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries, and complete the vehicle inspection checklist.
  • Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
  • Able to work scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position.
  • Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout the shift.
  • Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products from shelves at various heights, weighing between 10–35 pounds, and occasionally up to 60–90 pounds, depending on the location.
  • Able to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, and dry).
  • Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Pay

$18.00 per hour.

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