Forklift Operator

US Foods; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a forklift operator to handle material movement within a warehouse. This role includes transporting pallet loads, replenishing slots, and performing safety checks in a multi-temperature environment.

The position requires OSHA forklift certification and basic math/reading skills; Voxware experience is a plus. Candidates should be able to work day and night shifts as needed and maintain safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write; basic math skills.
• OSHA forklift certification required.
• Familiarity with Voxware commands and warehouse software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallet loads from dock to designated warehouse slots using powered industrial equipment.
• Replenish pick slots from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels.
• Perform safety checks on battery, brakes, lift controls and fire extinguisher; report damages.
• Record all product, equipment and warehouse damages and maintain clean aisles.

Skills

Read and write

Basic math

Voxware commands

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Forklift Operator certification

Tools

Voxware system

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!BASIC 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.Pay: $22/hourSchedule: Sunday 11am - 4pm, Tuesday - Friday 6am-3:30pm***OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required***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.WORK 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 applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $22.00/hour and $22.00/hour.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. To review available benefits, please click here:https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html#LI-CB1***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***