Warehouse Associate - Hiring Event

Company Description:

Performance Redistribution, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering employees and communities while fostering an environment of excellence has allowed us to build over $3 Billion in revenue. Through our redistribution facilities, we support the larger organization with a full range of products catered to their specific needs.

Job Description:

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:
  • Staring pay: $24.00/hr
  • Monday - Thursday 6:00am
  • This position will be based out of Columbus, OH
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 Hybrid associate you will proficiently operate various material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, etc. In addition to operating equipment, your duties will encompass order selection, product put away, and truck loading.
The associate transports incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots, on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish/re-stock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of 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:
  • Operation of required equipment including Pallet Jacks, Reach trucks, Scissor lifts and RF devices.
  • Verify incoming shipments against PO orders and shipping documents for accuracy. Inspect quality of the load by examining products for damage, defects, or discrepancies and report any issues to supervisors, while safely unloading trucks using material handling equipment
  • Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders. Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated out of date inventory according to company policy.
  • Inspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
  • Efficiently and safely loading trucks with products, ensuring that items are securely placed and organized for transportation.
  • Selects customer orders accurately and safely by moving cases by hand from bulk pick slots stacking them neatly onto outbound pallets.
  • Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
  • Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
  • Reviews work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
  • Utilizes all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
  • Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
  • Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
  • Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience

6+ months of experience operating a forklift and/or pallet jack

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

Foodservice distribution or related industry experience

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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