Forklift Operator, Days

US Foods; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company is seeking a Forklift Operator for their Norwich location. This role involves operating a forklift to manage material handling tasks, ensuring safety, and maintaining inventory levels. The position requires basic reading, writing and math skills, along with an OSHA compliant forklift certification. Join their team and contribute to the efficient operation of their warehouse.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Must be able to understand Voxware commands.

Responsibilities

• Operate an industrial forklift for material handling.
• Transport material to and from storage areas.
• Perform operations and safety checks on equipment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading and writing skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

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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.

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 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 $25.50 and $26.50.

As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation, retention bonus, incentive compensation based on productivity and quality.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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