Night Warehouse Forklift Operator

US Foods; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 39,137 - 43,669; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Night Warehouse Forklift Operator in Norwich, CT. The role involves operating a forklift to transport materials safely and efficiently in a multi-temperature environment. You will be responsible for replenishing inventory and ensuring safety compliance.

Employees enjoy a starting rate of $28.41 per hour, increasing to $31.70 after six months. Benefits commence on day one, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly.
• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Must understand Voxware commands.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to transport pallets from dock to warehouse.
• Replenish pick slots with products.
• Perform operational and safety checks.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Safety Practices

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

## Night Warehouse Forklift OperatorApplylocations: Norwich CTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R280501ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!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.## **JOIN THE US FOODS TEAM!****Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?****Sunday-Thursday****5:30 pm Start Time - until work finished.****Note: Must be open to working up to 12+ hr. shifts when needed.****Start at $28.41 hr. Increased to $31.70 after 6 months of employment****Weekly Pay****BENEFITS START DAY ONE:** medical, dental, vision, 401 and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), life insurance and paid parental leave. *Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link***Health Plan Identifier (https://benefitspricing.com/usfoods)****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/AWORK ENVIRONMENTComfortable 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 preferredCompensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $28.40 and $31.70.As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation. 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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.**\*\*\*EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\*\*\***