Loader

Company: Performance Foodservice
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: June 13, 2021

Job Description:

The Loader prepares and transports pallets of out-going freight for shipping from the inventory staging areas with a forklift, pallet jack or by hand into trailers, in the correct stop sequence, according to a predetermined loading plan and properly secure once completed. Ensure freight is damage-free and all quality standards are met.Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Report any issues immediately.Ensure work area is safe and perform safety checks on equipment.Physical requirements include but are not limited to standing, walking, reaching, lifting, stacking or pulling products of various sizes, on shelves of various heights, weighing between 10-90lbs throughout the shift.Inspect empty trailers, verify that they are clean and clear before loading.Wrap pallets with cellophane, place load/pallets in the proper slot on the trailer and secure. Make sure shipping labels are in place as needed. Inspect and move pallets to proper storage area with a pallet jack/forklift.Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.Maintain a clean and clear work area, dispose of all materials to the proper area or receptacles.Ensure all equipment is secure, remove/replace batteries and complete all necessary paperwork.Assist Order Selectors as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience6 - 12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experienceMust be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position.Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shiftAble to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shiftAble to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dryPass pre-employment drug testPreferred Qualifications:1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution work experienceFoodservice distribution or related industry experiencePallet jack and/or forklift certifiedPreferred Professional Certification(s): OSHA Forklift operator certificateRequired Experience: 6-12 months warehouse and/or distribution work experienceHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience6 - 12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experienceMust be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position.Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shiftAble to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shiftAble to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dryPass pre-employment drug testPerformance 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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