Warehouse Lead

Job Attributes

99824BR
Warehouse
Full Time
North Springfield, Vermont
Reinhart Black River Prod (0569)
$21 - $26 hourly, based on experience
May 02, 2024

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.
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 Summary:
Oversees and provides guidance to the warehouse crew under direction of warehouse manager/supervisor, maintain warehouse work areas, assists with shipping and receiving functions in a timely manner, 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 duties assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
  • 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.
  • Obtain work schedule and daily production paperwork and prepare for operations.
  • Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
  • Perform daily safety check of the assigned forklift / pallet jack in accordance with company policy.
  • Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
  • Assist warehouse crew with duties in emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Perform damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy.
  • Perform selection, shipping, receiving, forklift put-away/replenishment, returns, auditing and/or other warehouse duties per business need.
  • Provide oversight, direction and input on work performed by associates in assigned area.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
  • Provide backup support to warehouse management
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8pm - Finish (end time varies), 40 hours a week
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment
Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position
Able to work in a multi-temperature environment (dry, cooler, freezer)
Must be 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
Pass pre-employment drug test
Basic computer skills to include MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
2-4 years of warehouse and/or distribution environment using forklift and/or pallet jack
Team Lead experience
Administrative support work experience
Warehouse systems experience i.e. Voxware, scanning, AS400, formula based pay plans
Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
OSHA Forklift operator certificate
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.