Reach Truck Operator/Driver
We are currently seeking a Reach Truck Driver to join our Logistics team as a crucial link in the food supply chain.The Reach Truck Driver is responsible for supporting all product handling activities. The Reach Truck Driver takes lead responsibility for a defined cooler area. The position is responsible for order fulfillment, product handling, loading, unloading, proper product storage, lot rotation, and maintenance/cleanliness of work areas. The Reach Truck Driver will perform all other projects or duties as assigned.
ABOUT THE JOB
This is a full-time position. The pay for this job starts at $16/hour.The following schedule available:
Monday – Friday, 6am – 2pm
- Accurately pick produce orders from tickets and bills of lading.
- Responsible for proper placement of products in assigned cooler.
- Responsible for proper lot rotation and accurate daily counts.
- Loads and unloads product at John Vena, Inc.
- Operates forklift and/or pallet jack to accomplish product storage or picking and delivery of orders for customers.
- Maintains products and packages in an orderly manner.
- Removes all debris, pallet wrap, straps, trash, broken pallets, and packages from assigned coolers.
- Reports poor quality or poor condition product to buyers immediately.
- Responsible for order picking and delivery to customers. Assists other Selectors as required.
- Instructs next shift workers on put away procedures in assigned coolers.
- Responsible for facilities and equipment maintenance including monitoring performance of refrigeration equipment in assigned coolers. Reports identified problems to Shift Supervisor or Logistic Manager.
- Assists Shift Supervisor or Logistics Manager in all business-related activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
ABOUT YOU
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to read and write English
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team
- Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong basic math skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 LBS
- Understanding of proper perishable product handling
- Knowledge of the operation of warehouse equipment and machines
- Basic knowledge of warehouse procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- One (1) to three (3) years warehouse or produce business experience required
ABOUT US
John Vena Inc. Specialty Produce (JVI) is a family-owned produce wholesaler supplying specialty and tropical fruit, vegetables, and herbs to companies large and small throughout the Northeast region. We've been in business since 1919 and are still operated by the same family. Our home is in the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market on Essington Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. We may work behind the scenes, but you can’t miss our facility – the building is more than a quarter mile long!The produce industry is fast-paced, and we bring a lot of energy to the table to make sure the freshest products get from our partner farms to our foodservice and retail customers seven days a week.
Our team is committed to providing the best possible service, working collaboratively, and acting with integrity. We are looking for people that share these values-- and our love of good food to join our team.Our diverse, fun-loving 80+ team members are the most important part of our business and a part of our extended family. To make sure our people and their families are taken care of, we offer:
- Competitive compensation rates
- Completely free medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees AND their family members, including prescription drug coverage
- Retirement plans with employer match
- Generous paid holiday and sick time policy
- Overtime opportunities
- Years of service rewards
- Employee perks and events
- On-the-job training and opportunities for growth
John Vena Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
