Forklift, Day

US Foods; Cookeville, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Day Forklift Operator to move material, load and unload pallets, and stock storage areas safely. The role demands operating a forklift/high-lift across day and night shifts with strict adherence to safety practices.

Starting pay is $18.50 per hour, with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESPP, life insurance, and paid parental leave. Prior forklift experience and OSHA certification highly preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transport pallet loads from dock to warehouse slots using powered equipment and ensure pallets are secure to prevent damage.
• Replenish pick slots from reserve slots to maintain inventory for night shift selection.
• Perform safety checks on battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher; report damages.

Skills

Forklift operation

Voxware commands

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

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. We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. We are looking for a Day Forklift Operator who relish the chance to push their potential, grow, and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5am start to completion

Pay rate: $18.50

• medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

Main Ingredients of the Job!

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.

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.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control
• External: N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees require

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand Voxware commands.

CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• OSHA Compliant Forklift Certification required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Compensation

Compensation 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 $17 and $20. This role will also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits

• Benefits 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.

We strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with customers.

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 866-960-5886. 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.

US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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