Forklift Operator - First Shift

Join the Feeser's Family as a Forklift Operator.

Hours: First Shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm).

About Us:

 Since 1901, Feeser’s, Inc. has been provided quality and commitment in the foodservice industry. As a family-owned and operated full-line foodservice distributor located in the heart of Harrisburg, PA, we’ve been enriching the Mid-Atlantic region with an expansive offering of dry, refrigerated, and frozen products. Our diverse customer base includes restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, and other foodservice businesses.

Job Summary:

 We’re on the lookout for a dedicated and skilled forklift operator to join our team. This role is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to be a part of our family, ensuring the efficient and safe handling, lifting, and moving of products throughout our facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Skills Required:

• A good knowledge of warehouse arrangement, layout, and functionality.
• Proficiency in using an RF system to track product within the warehouse.
• An understanding and knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and adhere to instructions.
• A team player who thrives in a team-oriented working environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• OSHA forklift certification and training required.
• At least 1 year of experience on a forklift.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in temperature varied environments for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift cases of product weighing up to and sometimes exceeding 80 lbs.
• Ability to continue walking and standing for long periods over an 8-hour shift or longer, as required.