1st Shift Reach Truck Operator

Company Overview Since its inception in 1977, the team of highly skilled employees at Food Authority are dedicated to one simple goal: providing the finest quality products and services to its customers. We strive to satisfy a customer’s needs by ensuring that the freshest, most delicious produce and grocery items are delivered in a timely and efficient manner. Today over four decades later, our family owned and operated company maintains the 24/7/365 core philosophy and has locations in Hauppauge, NY, as well as Jessup, MD and Westborough, MA. Why choose Food Authority? Food Authority is a growing company that prides itself on emphasizing value and commitment to its employees. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, great opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, time-off, and 401K with a great company match)! Description: The objective of this position is to exceed the customer’s expectation of service by assuring the safe transportation and delivery of food to customer locations, following company policies and procedures. Assuring shipment of temperature controlled and undamaged products, proper count of goods at customer locations, assuring inventory levels are FIFO in the customer locations. Hours: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm five days a week, with Thursdays and Fridays as scheduled days off. This would be a 40-hour per week position. Rate : $18.00 per hour Required skills and abilities: Must have Stand Up Reach Machine experience Required to rotate stock Fill pick slots Put away all incoming frozen deliveries Follows all safety requirements and policies Physical requirements: The ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly The ability to respond quickly to sounds The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations Minimum Reach machine operator requirements: Must be18 yrs or over 1 year Reach Truck experience Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems and Radio Frequency. Must have Stand Up Reach Machine experience Must be able to work in a freezer environment Reach Machine Operator demands: Safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment and radio frequency equipment. Ability to work in fast-paced environment. Ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines. Accountabilities: Promote safe work environment through personal actions. Load and unload trucks and containers using equipment provided in safe and efficient manner. Check and count freight for accuracy and/or damage. Take inventory as needed. Direct product to correct area in warehouse. Report faulty equipment, damage to racks, and other safety hazards to supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Food Authority