Night Forklift Operator

Smart Foodservice Stores; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

ESPP

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores in Cookeville, TN seeks a Night Forklift Operator to handle material movement and storage tasks. You will operate a forklift/high-lift to move stock between dock, storage areas and pick levels, following safe practices during night and day shifts.

Base pay ranges from $18.50 to $27.00 per hour, with overtime opportunities noted. Benefits start day one, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESPP, life insurance and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly; basic math skills.
• Must understand Voxware commands.
• OSHA forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transports pallet loads from dock to warehouse slot using powered equipment.
• Replenishes pick slots from reserve slots to maintain inventory for night shift.
• Performs safety checks on battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Records product, equipment and warehouse damage.
• Keeps aisles clean by removing debris from floors and racks.
• Follows all safety policies at all times.

Skills

Able to read and write legibly

Basic mathematical skills

Voxware

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA forklift certification

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.

US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

We are looking for a Night Forklift Operator who relish the chance to push their potential, grow, and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

Cookeville Forklifts make $18.50/hr. plus incentives. Top earners may make up to $26/hr.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday; 3:30pm to completion

Benefits start day one: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

Main Ingredients of the Job!

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 applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $18.50 and $27.00. This role will also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may also 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.

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***