Reach Truck Operator

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Job ID: 103248BR

Type: Warehouse

Salary: $19.00

Primary Location: Braintree, Massachusetts

Date Posted: 06/28/2024

Job Details:

Company Description

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Job Description

Green Rabbit (Recently Acquired by Vistar, a Performance Food Group Company) is the leading e-commerce cold chain logistics provider to the food industry and provides food-grade safe temperature-controlled warehouses for its clients. We are seeking a FULL-TIME Reach Truck Forklift Operator and Production Support to join our Replenishment Team. We take pride in hiring individuals who possess a positive attitude, are willing to take initiative, be responsible, and can stay on task.

Schedule: Monday

• Friday

• 1st shift 7am- 3:30 pm
• 2nd Shift 3pm

• 11:30 pm

Starting Pay: $19/hour

Job Duties:

This position involves operating reach trucks to move products or materials to designated areas, either for storage or shipment preparation. By maintaining safety and accuracy, the operator contributes significantly to the smooth running of the supply chain, ensuring that inventory is placed or retrieved in a timely manner. The role requires a blend of skillful maneuvering, adherence to safety protocols, and an understanding of warehouse logistics, all aimed at optimizing space utilization and minimizing handling time. Through their efforts, Reach Truck Operators support the overall productivity and efficiency of the warehouse, making them an integral part of the logistics team.

Reach Truck Operator Job Duties

• Operate reach truck equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise in a safe and efficient manner within a warehouse environment.

• Perform routine pre-inspection and post-inspection maintenance checks on reach truck equipment to ensure it is in good working condition.

• Accurately pick orders and prepare them for shipping, ensuring the correct items and quantities are selected.

• Place incoming merchandise in the appropriate storage areas, utilizing the reach truck's lifting capabilities to maximize space utilization.

• Comply with all safety regulations and practices within the warehouse to prevent accidents and injuries.

• Collaborate with warehouse staff to plan and organize the layout of storage areas, optimizing space and accessibility for reach truck operations.

• Respond to and report any incidents or malfunctions of the reach truck equipment to management immediately.

• Participate in inventory counts and audits as required, using the reach truck to access and verify stock levels in high shelving units.

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

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

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

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent 1+ years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized pallet jack or forklift

Foodservice distribution or related industry experience

Motorized pallet jack and/or forklift certified

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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