Day Shift Forklift Operator
About The Position
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. 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. US FOODS® has a lot to offer: US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded. We are committed to compensation and benefits that respect and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior Selector experience is preferred.
- Prior Forklift Operator experience preferred
- Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand Voxware commands.
- OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required
- Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees required
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 dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and insures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when product is selected.
- Replenishes pick slots with product from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection.
- Performs operations and safety check, 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 floor and racks.
- Follows safety policies and practices at all times.
Benefits
- Paid Training
- Paid Overtime
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Excellent Leadership
- health insurance
- pre-tax spending accounts
- retirement benefits
- paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability
- employee stock purchase plan
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
