Forklift Operator

Night Forklift Operator

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 to lower stock to ground level pick-level slots from higher level reserve slots during the night and day shift, and to put received stock in higher level storage slots during the day shift using safe operating practices.

Schedule : Sunday 2pm to completion, Monday-Thursday 4pm to completion

Memphis Forklifts make $21

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 to lower stock to ground level pick-level slots from higher level reserve slots during night and 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

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. The expected base rate for this role is between $21 and $26. This role will 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.

US Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.