Forklift Operator, Night

US Foods; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Austin, TX is seeking a forklift operator to load, unload, and move pallets between docks and storage slots using safe operating practices. The role offers Sunday-Thursday shifts with 4- or 5-day weeks and benefits start day one.

Replenish pick slots, maintain inventory, and document damages while adhering to safety standards, including OSHA forklift certification. On-site work with flexible schedules supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write legibly and perform basic math.
• Must understand Voxware commands.
• OSHA forklift certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallet loads from dock to designated warehouse slots using powered equipment.
• Replenish pick slots from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection.
• Perform safety checks on battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Record product, equipment and warehouse damage.
• Maintain clean aisles and report debris.
• Follow safety policies at all times.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Voxware commands

Education

OSHA forklift certification

High School diploma or equivalent

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. $26.95/hour Schedule Sunday - Thursday start time 4PM Benefits Day One With our Flex Scheduling options, a true work-life balance is within reach at US Foods! Multiple full-time (night shift) flexible schedules available, options will include 5-day or 4-day workweeks.

• *5-day workweek (2 days off)
• *4-day workweek (3 days off)

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

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 $26.95 and $26.95. This role may also receive overtime compensation as applicable.

Benefits for this role

• 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.

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