Forklift Operator -Nights

US FOODS; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company leading the foodservice industry as a Warehouse Team member. This role involves operating an industrial forklift to manage material handling and ensure safety in a dynamic environment. With a starting pay of $26.24 per hour, you’ll enjoy benefits from day one, including health insurance and retirement options. If you thrive in a multi-temperature environment and are eager to contribute to a strong safety culture, this opportunity is perfect for you. Build your career with a company that values its employees and offers growth potential.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills required.
• OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate an industrial forklift for material handling assignments.
• Transport pallet loads from dock to warehouse slots using powered equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of aisles and follow safety policies.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Safety Compliance

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Powered Industrial Equipment

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

Location: Buda, TX

Current schedule is a night schedule- Sunday 3:00pm start until completion, Monday- Thursday 4:00pm start until completion.

We help you make it! Starting pay $26.24

BenefitsDay One!

Medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, excellent local leadership and much more!

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.

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.

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 require

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 $26.24. As applicable, this role will 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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