Location: Springfield,MA, USA
Warehouse, Worker CATEGORY - Warehouse JOB TYPE - Full Time Company Description Performance Foodservice, PFG\'s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams. We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America\'s food distribution system Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect Position Purpose: Warehouse associates are the foundation to our company\'s success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards. As a Warehouse, Worker, you will support the shipping and/or receiving functions activities within our warehouse. The Warehouse, Worker performs shipping and/or receiving functions in a timely manner while maintaining inventory and warehouse work areas, observing all safety regulations, and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through 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 may include, but not limited to: Performs general warehouse duties as assigned including but not limited to forklift put-away, let-downs, will-call selection, returns, sanitation, break down pallets, wrapping pallets, order selection, loading, and receiving. Performs general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required. Ensures work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately. Performs daily safety check of the assigned forklift/pallet jack in accordance with company policy. Performs damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy. Removes batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Reviews work schedule and daily production paperwork and prepare for operations. Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear. Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines. Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork. Required Qualifications High School Diploma/GED 6-12 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 and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift. Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry. Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check. Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma/GED 1- 2 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment. 6+ months of experience operating a forklift and/or pallet jack Foodservice distribution or related industry experience