1st Shift Fork Lift Operator at River Valley Foods

Syracuse, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Scanning Freight, Equipment Inspection, Pallet Wrapping, Safety Compliance, English Reading, RF Gun Operation, Freight Replenishment, Drug Screening, Reliable Transportation

Industry

Wholesale

Description

River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Garden Spot Foods, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY and New Holland, PA. General Description/Purpose: The Forklift Operator is responsible for accurately and efficiently scanning freight to their assigned locations in the warehouse. The Forklift Operator reports to the First Shift Supervisor. Work Schedule: * Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - 5am - 3:45pm * Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 5am - 3:45pm Wages: $19.00 per hour Job Responsibilities: * Arrive on-time for the start of the scheduled shift and attend the daily start-up meeting * Perform a pre-operation inspection of any equipment being used for selection * Accurately put away freight, complete required letdowns and work the advance letdowns daily * Follow company and SQF guidelines when handling products, including the handling of damaged cases discovered in the warehouse * Wrap pallets as needed to ensure stability through the warehouse and examine the pallet ensuring it’s of sound quality to be stored in overhead locations. * Operate all equipment in a safe manner at all times * Additional duties (selecting, cleaning, replenishing bays, or others) requested by supervisor Required Skills/Abilities: * Ability to read and understand English in order to understand customer orders and supervisor instructions * Able to operate the RF guns accurately * Ability to accurately put away and replenish freight * Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test * Must have reliable transportation to and from work Education and Experience: * High school diploma or equivalent * Forklift experience preferred but not required Physical Requirements: * Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods of time * Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: * Flexible Paid Time Off * Company paid holidays * Health, prescription, and dental insurance * Life and disability insurance * Supplemental insurances * 401 (k) with company match * Employee assistant program * Employee purchase program River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Responsibilities

The Forklift Operator is responsible for accurately and efficiently scanning freight to their assigned locations in the warehouse. They must also perform pre-operation inspections and follow safety guidelines while handling products.