What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift & Receiving Specialist- $20.50/Hr + Benefits! position at Associated Grocers of New England?
Forklift & Receiving Specialist- $20.50/Hr Benefits!
Are you looking to establish a career with a greater purpose? Join our team as a Forklift & Receiving Specialist! Our Forklift & Receiving Specialist play an essential role putting food on the table for families across New England!
Forklift & Receiving Specialists work independently in a fast-paced environment; responsible for the pallet verification and placement of inbound goods to the designated location(s) within the warehouse which is directed by Warehouse Management System.
- Starting wage $20.50/Hr.
- We reward attendance and high performance with financial incentives.
- New hire training with our dedicated coaching team, and advancement opportunities.
- Available shift: Monday – Friday, 4:00 am to completion (on average 8-10 hours).
* Safety is the top priority in our operations and requires commitment from all employees. We provide proper training in operating forklifts and pallet jacks. All new employees will be provided up to two weeks of training after which they must pass a safety and methods evaluation. *
All employees may be asked to perform any warehouse function as business needs dictate and subject to individual seniority. These may include working varying hours, in different environments and utilizing multiple pieces of material handling equipment to support receiving, stocking, shipping, loading, and support functions to support a clean, safe operation.
The ideal candidate:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have one year of forklift experience.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse operation.
- This is a physical job, so you must be able to frequently lift up to 50lbs and occasionally 50-100lbs.
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods of time.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment, as low as -20°.
Examples of duties you will perform include:
- Safely operate Forklift.
- Remove pallets from the dock and place them in the correct location within the warehouse.
- Accurate verification of incoming freight, reconciliation of vendor documentation, direction of unloading process
- Inspect equipment daily and inform supervisor of any issues and concerns.
- Work safely to prevent injury/damage to products.
- Immediately report accidents, near misses, or property damage to supervisor.
We offer the benefits package you’d expect and may not expect:
- Company paid pension plan and 401K.
- Health benefits: medical, prescription, dental, disability, and vision.
- Paid time off, holiday pay, and paid parental leave.
- Free produce available daily and frequent food events!
- Employee Purchase Program (Groceries) and NH Corporate Store Discount (ex: Sully’s, Vista Foods).
- SNHU tuition discount for you and your family.
- Boot reimbursement program.
About AGNE
Our corporate headquarters and warehouse operations are in Pembroke, NH. We are the largest retailer-owned wholesale grocery Distribution Center in New England, operating for over 75 years, making us a profitable and stable company. We put employees first. Our consistent safety guidelines, employee appreciation events, and opportunities for advancement make AGNE an employer of choice.
Application Process:
Apply now and if selected, our recruiter will give you a call to discuss the job in greater detail. Applicants invited for an in-person interview must complete a basic math and warehouse label assessment. Pre-employment process includes: employee reference check, background check, drug screen, physical, and lift test.
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