Forklift Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

pre-tax spending accounts

retirement benefits

paid time off

short-term and long-term disability

employee stock purchase plan

life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a forklift operator to move pallet loads, load and unload at the dock, and place stock into appropriate storage slots across varying temperatures. The role requires OSHA forklift certification, basic math and reading/writing skills, and the ability to follow Voxware commands and safety procedures.

The job involves inventory replenishment, documenting damages, and maintaining clean aisles while adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• :OSHA forklift certification required; reading/writing and basic math needed; safety-oriented and able to operate in multi-temperature environment.
• ::Must be able to read and follow safety procedures and operate a powered industrial truck.
• ::Proficiency with Voxware commands and warehouse systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & writing

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voxware

Job description

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.
Hourly Pay: $22/hour - Paid weekly
Schedule: Sunday 12:00 pm -7:30 pm, Monday-Thursday 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
***OSHA compliant Forklift Certification REQUIRED!!***

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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 ENVIRONMENT

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

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 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

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
• life insurance

To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

EEO / INCLUSION STATEMENTS

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***