Warehouse Loader - 2nd shift

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

Performance Food Group - Lawrenceville, GA

Full-time

Lawrenceville, GA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Warehouse Loader position at Vistar involves actively and safely transporting items into trailers using equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts, or by hand. This role is essential to maintaining the efficient flow of products through the distribution process while ensuring quality standards are met. The position requires working independently and as part of a team to support America's food distribution system, with a focus on safety and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Transports items to be shipped into the trailer with a forklift, pallet jack or by hand in the correct stop sequence, according to a predetermined loading plan.
• Moves outgoing products from staging area to the loading dock with forklift.
• Wraps pallets with cellophane, secures load/pallets and ensures shipping labels are in place as needed.
• Locates the proper slot on the trailer for the order, sets it in place and secures the load when complete.
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.
• Inspects empty pallets for damage, stacks and moves pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Performs general housekeeping duties and keeps warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required.
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensures work area is safe and reports any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Reviews work schedule, performs safety check on equipment, obtains supplies required to perform the work and prepares for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Inspects empty trailers at the loading dock to ensure they are clean and clear before loading and takes appropriate action as needed.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replaces with charged batteries and completes vehicle inspection checklist.
• Assists Order Selectors and performs other similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.
• Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
• 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 post offer drug test and criminal background check

Nice-to-haves

• 1+ years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized pallet jack
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
• Motorized pallet jack and/or forklift certified

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment
• Culture of rewards, recognition, and respect