Forklift Operator

DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYER: Founded in 1901, Feeser’s, Inc. is a family owned and operated full-line foodservice distributor located in Harrisburg, PA servicing the Mid-Atlantic region. Feeser’s provides an expansive offering of dry, refrigerated, and frozen products to a diverse customer base comprised of restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, and other institutions.

SUMMARY: The role of a forklift operator entails the efficient and safe handling in the lifting and moving of product throughout the facility to its correct storage area in the warehouse.

POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING SHIFTS:

• Monday through Friday - 4:00pm until 90% of workload complete
• Sunday through Thursday - 6:00pm until Finish (mandatory OT, as needed)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fill pick locations in an accurate and timely manner to avoid slowing down the picking process.
• Stacking empty pallets and relocation of pallets.
• Movement of product to the correct locations in the warehouse.
• Performing quality checks on new inbound product when preparing it for storage.
• Carryout daily forklift requirements such as recharging its battery and reporting any equipment malfunctions or faults to the supervisor or technicians.
• Maintain equipment per company standards in a neat, clean, orderly fashion, leaving equipment clean and ready to use for next operator.
• Stack products by hand in warehouse locations when the situation demands.
• Reporting damage or safety concerns to managers and supervisors.
• Restocking bins with product when locations become empty or low in quantity based on RF system.
• Maintain warehouse stock in a neat, orderly, and ready to ship condition, free of damage and in good date as required.
• Pick cases for outbound shipment when required to support timely dispatch of trucks or customer pickups.
• Maintain a clean work environment per food safety and company standards. Assist in always keeping facility and surrounding premises in audit ready condition.
• Other duties as requested by management.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must have a good knowledge of warehouse arrangement, layout, and functionality.
• Knowledge of using a RF system to track product within the warehouse.
• An understanding and knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Must have good communication and be able to perform simple mathematical calculations and adhere to instructions.
• Must be effective in a team-oriented working environment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Forklift certification and training required.
• 1-year minimum experience on forklift required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in temperature varied environments for extended periods of time, ranging from -10 degrees F to 90 degrees F, and handle the demands of the departments.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift equipment up to 100 pounds.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools / Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Noisy environments / Hazardous conditions.
• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust.

Feeser's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified women, minorities, and US military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Feeser's Food Distributors is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.