Night Warehouse Forklift Operator

US Foods•Norwich, CT

2d•$28 - $32•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. JOIN THE US FOODS TEAM! Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? Sunday-Thursday 5:30 pm Start Time - until work finished. Note: Must be open to working up to 12+ hr. shifts when needed. Start at $28.41 hr. Increased to $31.70 after 6 months of employment Weekly Pay Benefits on Day 1 EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status Here is a listing of all of current Job Postings that are posted both externally and internally. Please note, once you apply to an opportunity, you will immediately receive another task to complete the Internal Application questions. The answers to those questions will be routed to your Manager for review and approval. You will not be considered an applicant until the recruiter receives approval from your current manager.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Prior Selector experience preferred
Prior Forklift Operator experience preferred

Responsibilities

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.