Forklift Operator, Night

US Foods; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 40 hours/week

Paid training

Paid overtime

Health insurance

401(k) ESPP

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Forklift Operator in Georgia to transport pallets and manage warehouse slots using powered equipment. The role covers day and night shifts with rotating schedules, starting at $27.69 per hour and a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week.

Training and overtime are included, along with health benefits and stock purchase plans. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma (preferred), MHE certification, and forklift experience; Voxware command knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Job related certification for Material Handling Equipment.
• Prior Selector and/or Forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to read/write and have basic math skills.
• Must understand Voxware commands.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallet loads from dock to correct warehouse slot 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.
• Record product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
• Maintain clean aisles and remove debris from floors and racks.

Skills

Read & write

Basic math

Voxware commands

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

MHE certification

Job description

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods! Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success.

US Foodsis 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 contactourUS Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. 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.

https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html

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.

Work Schedule:

Sunday-Thursdays, rotating Fridays, Sunday @3:45pm start time until comp, Mondays - Fridays 4:45pm start time until comp

Our Forklift Operators start at $27.69 an hour. We are looking for Forklift Operators who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

US FOODS® has a lot to offer:

• US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded
• Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
• Paid Training AND Paid Overtime
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Excellent Leadership

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com)

Main Ingredients of the Job

As a US FOODS® Forklift Operator you will be critical to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.

• Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures 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 checks, 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.

What you bring to the table

• Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Related Experience: Job related certification for Material Handling Equipment; Prior Selector and/or Forklift experience is preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand Voxware commands.

Great Forklift Operators are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Forklift Operators strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with customers.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is $27.69/hr . As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

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.

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