Forklift Operator PM Shift

Smart Foodservice Stores; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pre-tax Spending Accounts

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores is seeking an industrial forklift operator to move pallets from dock to warehouse slots and back, ensuring safe stacking and inventory accuracy. The role covers night and day shifts with a starting hourly wage of $27.03.

Must have OSHA forklift certification; this on-site position requires reading directions, basic math, and the ability to work in a multi-temperature environment. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly; basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Must understand Voxware commands.
• OSHA compliant forklift certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports pallet loads from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures 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 safety checks, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Records all product, equipment and warehouse damage.
• Maintains the cleanliness of aisles by removing debris from floor and racks.
• Follows safety policies and practices at all times.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voxware commands

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: $27.03 / hour

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 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.

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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