River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Garden Spot Foods, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY and New Holland, PA. General Description/Purpose: The Forklift Operator is responsible for accurately and efficiently scanning freight to their assigned locations in the warehouse. The Forklift Operator reports to the First Shift Supervisor. Work Schedule:
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 5am - 3:45pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 5am - 3:45pm
Wages: $19.00 per hour Job Responsibilities:
- Arrive on-time for the start of the scheduled shift and attend the daily start-up meeting
- Perform a pre-operation inspection of any equipment being used for selection
- Accurately put away freight, complete required letdowns and work the advance letdowns daily
- Follow company and SQF guidelines when handling products, including the handling of damaged cases discovered in the warehouse
- Wrap pallets as needed to ensure stability through the warehouse and examine the pallet ensuring it's of sound quality to be stored in overhead locations.
- Operate all equipment in a safe manner at all times
- Additional duties (selecting, cleaning, replenishing bays, or others) requested by supervisor
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read and understand English in order to understand customer orders and supervisor instructions
- Able to operate the RF guns accurately
- Ability to accurately put away and replenish freight
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Forklift experience preferred but not required
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Company paid holidays
- Health, prescription, and dental insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Supplemental insurances
- 401 (k) with company match
- Employee assistant program
- Employee purchase program
River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).