Warehouse Forklift Operator

US Foods; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Weekly pay

Job summary

US Foods in Norwich, CT is seeking a forklift operator to move palletized goods between docks and storage locations. The role covers day and night shifts with a schedule of Sunday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, offering on‑the‑spot benefits and weekly pay.

Starting wage is $26.27 per hour with an increase to $29.10 after 6 months, and the position includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) and ESPP, life insurance, and parental leave.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transports pallet loads from dock to warehouse slots with powered equipment.
• Replenishes pick slots from reserve slots to maintain inventory.
• Performs safety checks on battery, brakes, and lift controls.
• Records product and equipment damage and maintains clean aisles.
• Follows all safety policies at all times.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Voxware commands

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA forklift certification

Job description

Join 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 10:00 AM – 6:30PM

Start at $26.27 hr. Increased to $29.10 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. 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.

SUPERVISION

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control

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 as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $26.27 and $29.10

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.

Similar position titles: Material Handler, Shipping and Receiving, Dock Worker, Loader/Unloader, Production Material Handler, Freight Handler, Equipment Operator

***EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/** Age/Genetic Information **/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***