1st Shift- Warehouse Worker

Company Description

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.Job Description1st shift Warehouse Worker: Vistar - Illinois has immediate openings for Warehouse Worker, Loader, Night Shift Order Selectors, etc. If you're looking for a place to grow your career with advancement opportunities, make an impact, and be part of something bigger, we want you! Here are some reasons you should join our team:

• Starting rate $19+ incentive.
• Average Selectors make on average $24 per hour
• Work Week: 1st shift Monday-Friday
• High-quality Safety Shoes provided
• Climate Controlled Warehouse - Cool in the summer!
• Most of our equipment (double & single pallet jacks) is less than 5 years old
• Assigned equipment
• Lighter cases compared to other food distribution centers
• Safety Bonus
• Full benefits including paid sick, personal days, vacation, medical, dental, 401K, etc.

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:Performs shipping and/or receiving functions in a timely manner. Maintain inventory and warehouse work areas, 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.
• Review 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.
• Perform general warehouse duties as assigned including but not limited to forklift put-away, let-downs, will call selection, returns, sanitation, break down pallets, wrapping pallets, order selection, loading, receiving and related duties.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Perform damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required QualificationsRequired Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent ExperienceRequired Experience: 6 Months - 1 Year6 - 12 months of warehouse and/or distribution environmentMust be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the positionAble to work in a multi-temperature environment (dry, cooler, freezer)Must be able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shiftAble to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shiftAble to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dryPass pre-employment drug testPreferred QualificationsPreferred Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent ExperiencePreferred Experience: 1 - 3 Years1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution environmentFoodservice distribution or related industry experience6+ months experience operating forklift and/or pallet jackPreferred Professional Certification(s): OSHA Forklift operator certificateEEO StatementPerformance 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.