Day Shift Forklift Operator

We deliver the goods: competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, and Paid Time Off. Join us for growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system in a safe and 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 (e.g., forklift, pallet jack, reach truck) to transport incoming freight, maintain inventory, and replenish pick slots while adhering to safety, quality, and efficiency standards. You will function as a team member and perform any assigned duties 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 count incoming freight in staging areas and transport it to the freezer using a forklift or pallet jack.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items based on next day’s work orders.
• Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of racks and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.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 proper storage areas.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, report unsafe conditions, and ensure the work area is safe.
• Review work schedules, perform safety checks on equipment, and prepare for operations.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety gear.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards per company guidelines.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print-outs, or verbal instructions to inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action.
• Maintain general housekeeping in the work area as needed.
• Replace batteries requiring recharging, complete vehicle inspection checklists, and secure all equipment 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.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Able to lift, stack, and pull products weighing between 10–35 pounds, and occasionally up to 60–90 pounds, from various heights.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, and dry).
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, starting at 7:30 AM until finished.

Pay

Starting at $18.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off