Dayshift Lift Operator; Friday-Monday

About the role

We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering a wide variety of fresh, branded, and owned‑brand products to community grocers and retail chains. As a Reach Lift Operator you will operate a Reach Lift to move products within the warehouse, put‑away items in the correct slots, and ensure that inventory is readily available for other warehouse teams.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Inbound office at the start of each shift for daily assignments, vehicle inspection, and replenishment discrepancy sheets.
• Replenish pick slots using the view request screen; if no requests exist, use the manual replenish screen to fill empty or nearly empty slots.
• Perform knockdowns for selectors when needed.
• Maintain accurate counts and log any inventory discrepancies.
• Verify that the correct product is placed in the appropriate pick location.
• Cut and remove shrink wrap from all knockdowns.
• Remove empty pallets from pick locations and aisles, separate good, bad, and blue pallets, and stage them neatly in the pallet staging area.
• Keep the work area clean and free of debris.
• Operate the Reach Lift safely and efficiently, parking and recharging it in its designated spot at shift end.
• Immediately inform a lead, supervisor, or manager of any potential safety violations or policy breaches.
• Perform duties in accordance with HACCP and SQF policies and procedures.
• Operate forklifts in line with company standards, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with company personnel and management.
• Meet deadlines and adhere to the attendance policy.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Understanding of safety guidelines and strong knowledge of applicable backup functions and RF systems.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Good judgment; ability to work with limited direct supervision.

Physical demands

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• Exposure to temperatures ranging from –20 °F to 35 °F in Perishable Operations and 37 °F to 90 °F in Grocery Operations.
• Repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures.
• Work with hands and arms overhead and in or under equipment.
• Manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance for work at ground level and high places.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

Dayshift position: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Overtime is available during periods of high volume, with work continuing until job completion.

Pay

• Weekend shift differential: $2.00 per hour.
• Compensation is based on factors such as education, experience, training, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks with earlier pay options.
• One@Work money app for convenient payroll access.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program that provides monetary incentives for healthy living.
• Paid Time Off, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/disablement insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Advancement and growth opportunities within a culture that promotes from within.