Midday Forklift Operator

US Foods, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a forklift operator to move and store goods in a multi-temperature warehouse in Montgomery, AL. The role requires operating a forklift to transport pallets between dock and storage slots, ensuring pallets are secure and inventory is accurate.

Compensation starts at $22 per hour with weekly pay. OSHA forklift certification is required, with preference for high school graduates and prior forklift operation experience.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills.
• Must understand Voxware commands.
• OSHA compliant forklift certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallet loads from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered equipment.
• Replenish pick slots from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels.
• Perform safety checks on battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Record all product, equipment and warehouse damage.
• Keep aisles clean by removing debris and maintain safe operations.

Skills

Basic math skills

Read & write legibly

Voxware commands

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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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.

Pay: $22/hour - Paid Weekly

Weekly Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 11am-7:30pm

***OSHA compliant 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 $22.00/hour and $22.00/hour.

Benefits

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

To review available benefits, please click here:

https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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