Forklift/Hilo Operator Night Shift - Military veterans preferred

2024-04-06
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Piscataway
New Jersey
08854
United States

**Job Attributes**

Job ID 51893BR

Category Operations

Shift 3rd Shift

Job Type Full Time

Location NJ Piscataway

Operating Company Performance Piscataway

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**Forklift/Hilo Operator Night Shift**

NJ Piscataway Position Requirements Work Week Sunday-Friday

Hourly Rate-$17.85 Benefits on Day 1

The Forklift/Hilo 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.

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 days 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* Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and / or remove out dated out of date inventory according to company policy.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

**Company Benefits Include:**

* Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

* Medical Insurance

* Vision Insurance

* Dental Insurance

* Life Insurance

* Employee Assistance Programs

Position Requirements Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent

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 pre-employment drug test Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 years warehouse and/or distribution work experience

Foodservice distribution or related industry experience

Pallet jack and/or forklift certified

Experience working in multi-temperature environments. Required Experience: 6 12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a forklift/hilo. As part of Performance Food Group, Performance Foodservice offers the benefits of working for a nationwide company, while maintaining a local, family feel. As a leader in the foodservice industry, we provide passionate, hard-working associates with opportunities to grow their careers while helping the restaurants we love build their dreams. Our 10,000+ associates procure, sell, and deliver more than 125,000 different food and food-related products to restaurants throughout the country. We are inspired by food, invested in relationships, and offer an environment where you can thrive.