Day Forklift

US Foods; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Freezer pay after 90 days

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a warehouse forklift operator in Garland, TX to move pallets from docks to storage slots and back, using powered equipment. You will support day and night shifts, adhere to safety procedures, and help keep inventory accurate. Starting pay ranges up to 22.77 per hour, with freezer pay after 90 days.

OSHA forklift certification is required, and prior forklift experience is preferred. Benefits include health insurance and time off, with additional company perks described in the

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required

Responsibilities

• Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures pallets are secure to avoid damage or injury
• 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 debris from floor and racks
• Follows safety policies and practices at all times

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Safety awareness

Voxware commands

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voxware

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEBASIC PURPOSEOperate 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 OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM!Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?Schedule Sunday-Thursday 8am-4:30pmStarting pay up to $22.77 and Freezer pay after 90 days!ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.SUPERVISIONRELATIONSHIPSInternal: Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory ControlWORK ENVIRONMENTComfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees requiredMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAble to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand Voxware commands.CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGOSHA compliant Forklift Certification requiredPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or equivalent preferredPrior Selector experience preferredPrior Forklift Operator experience preferredCompensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $19-$22.77Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***