Forklift Operator, Day

US Foods; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; 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 in Austin, TX seeks a forklift operator to transport pallets, load docks, and move stock between storage and pick slots. The role covers day and night shifts, with a starting pay of $24.75 per hour and a schedule that includes Sundays and multiple weekdays.

You will follow safety procedures, perform routine equipment checks, and maintain inventory accuracy. OSHA forklift certification is required, with preferred prior forklift operation experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills; must understand Voxware commands.
• OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior Selector experience preferred.
• Prior Forklift Operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports pallet loads from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment.
• Replenishes pick slots from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection.
• Performs safety checks on battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Records product, equipment and warehouse damage.
• Maintains aisle cleanliness and follows safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & writing

Mathematics basics

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 SITE 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.

$24.75 Schedule Sunday - Monday - Thursday - Friday 6AM - 4:30PM

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.

SUPERVISION RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control

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 as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $24.75 and $24.75. This role may also receive overtime compensation as applicable.

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

EOE

***EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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.

Pay Transparency policy statement is available here 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 is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue.