Forklift Operator, Days

US FoodsWatertown, NY
Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for Forklift Operators who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities with ongoing job skills and leadership development training. The starting pay rate is: $22.95 per hour. Schedule: 4 days, 10hrs, 5th day on-call Monday-Friday, 7:00am until 5:30pm. 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. Paid Training AND Paid Overtime. Service recognition and employee rewards. Excellent Leadership.

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 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.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • health insurance
  • pre-tax spending accounts
  • retirement benefits
  • paid time off
  • short-term and long-term disability
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