Warehouse Associate - Forklift Operator
Job ID: 142538BR
Type: Warehouse
Salary: Up to $23 per hour
Primary Location: Montgomery, Illinois
Date Posted: 04/15/2026
Job Details:
Company Description:
Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.
Job Description:
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 a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Details:
- Shift: Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 PM Start
- Pay $21 - $ 23.00 ($23.00 is for forklift operators in the freezer/cooler)
- The cooler and freezer environments can range from 36°F (2°C) to -10°F (-23°C). Freezer jackets are provided. You are required to work in the cooler/freezer area for the entire shift
- The cooler and freezer environments can range from 36°F (2°C) to -10°F (-23°C). Freezer jackets are provided. You are required to work in the cooler/freezer area for the entire shift
Position Purpose:
Warehouse associates are the foundation of 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 Forklift Operator, you will operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc.
The Forklift Operator transports incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots, on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish/re-stock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of 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 are not limited to:
- Locates proper slot on storage racks, sets pallets in place with forklift or hand stacks items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit. Locates and performs a count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to the freezer with a forklift/pallet jack.
- Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to the next day's work orders. Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or removes outdated out of date inventory according to company policy.
- Disperses over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
- Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. I
- nspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with a pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
- Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies, and procedures per company guidelines.
- Ensure the work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
- Reviews work schedule, performs safety check on equipment, obtains supplies required to perform the work, and prepares for operations.
- Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
- Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
- Works from receiving sheets, computer print-outs, established procedures and practices, and written and/or verbal instructions. Inspects items for damage, performs temperature and quality checks, and takes appropriate action as needed.
- Performs general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed.
- Removes batteries requiring recharging, replaces with charged batteries, and completes the vehicle inspection checklist.
- Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Click Here for Benefits InformationQualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience with stand up reach truck experience
Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position
Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift
Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Preferred qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent1+ years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized pallet jack or forklift
Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
Motorized pallet jack and/or forklift certified
EEO Statement:
Performance 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.