Forklift Operator

US Foods•Memphis, TN

36d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods! Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success. US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days. https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html BASIC PURPOSE Operate an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments. Identify and transport material to and from storage areas and loading dock. Operate forklift/high-lift in order to lower stock to ground level pick-level slots from higher level reserve slots during night shift & day shift, and to put received stock in higher level storage slots during the day shift using safe operating practices. BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER We are looking for Freezer Forklift Operators who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Able to read and write legibly
basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
must be able to understand Voxware commands.

Nice To Haves

Job-related certification for Material Handling Equipment
Prior Selector and/or Forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments.
Identify and transport material to and from storage areas and loading dock.
Operate forklift/high-lift in order to lower stock to ground level pick-level slots from higher level reserve slots during night shift & day shift, and to put received stock in higher level storage slots during the day shift using safe operating practices.
Transports pallet loads of product from the dock to the correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when the product is selected.
Replenishes pick slots with products from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection.
Performs operations and safety checks, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
Records all product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
Maintains the cleanliness of aisles by removing any debris from the floor and racks.