Forklift Operator PM Shift

usfoods; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Montgomery, AL is hiring a forklift operator to move pallets from dock to storage and back, operating a high-lift with safety procedures for day and night shifts.

Starting pay is $27.03 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. You will help maintain inventory accuracy and keep aisles clean in a multi-temperature warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write; basic mathematical skills.
• Voxware navigation/commands familiarity required.
• Forklift certification (OSHA compliant) is required or must be obtained.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & writing

Basic math

Voxware commands

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA forklift certification

Tools

Voxware

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.

Starting Salary

Starting Salary: $27.03 / hour

Weekly Schedule

Weekly Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday > 5:30 pm - 5:30 am

FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

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.

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 applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $27.03 / hour and $27.03 / hour.

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

About US Foods

At US Foods®, we are committed to compensation and benefits that respect and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work

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