What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loader, Formula position at Performance Food Group?
We Deliver the Goods:
Warehouse associates are the foundation to our company’s success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards. As a Loader Formula, you will be transporting items into trailers using equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts or by hand.
The Loader Formula prepares pallets of out-going freight for shipping and transports pallets while 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 duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- 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
Warehouse associates are the foundation to our company’s success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards. As a Loader Formula, you will be transporting items into trailers using equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts or by hand.
The Loader Formula prepares pallets of out-going freight for shipping and transports pallets while 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 duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Transports items to be shipped into the trailer with a forklift, pallet jack or by hand in the correct stop sequence, according to a predetermined loading plan. Moves out going products from staging area to the loading dock with forklift. Wraps pallets with cellophane, secure load/pallets and make sure shipping labels are in place as needed.
- Locates the proper slot on the trailer for the order, set it in place and secure the load when complete.
- Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
- Performs general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required.
- Follows 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.
- Reviews work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
- Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
- Inspects empty trailers at the loading dock to insure they are clean and clear before loading and take appropriate action as needed.
- Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
- Removes batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
- Assists Order Selectors and perform other similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.
- Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
