Night Forklift Operator

Smart Foodservice Stores; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; 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 a Night Forklift Operator to transport pallet loads between the dock and warehouse, ensure secure placement, and replenish stock for night shifts. The role requires OSHA forklift certification and basic literacy/math skills.

Schedule is Monday–Friday starting at 5:30pm for 10–12 hours, with compensation at $24.41 per hour plus differential. Experience in selectors or forklift operation is preferred; benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must understand Voxware commands.
• OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior Selector experience preferred.
• Prior Forklift Operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures pallets are secure to avoid damage or injury.
• Replenishes pick slots 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 aisle cleanliness by removing debris from floor and racks.
• Follows safety policies and practices at all times.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Voxware commands

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

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.

Schedule

Monday-Friday starting at 5:30pm- until complete- (10-12 hours)

Night Forklift Operator compensation

Night Forklift Operator starts at $24.41 per hour plus freezer differential.

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

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 $24.41/hour.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation, retention bonus, incentive compensation based on productivity and quality.

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.

EOE Statement

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