Forklift Operator, Night

US Foods

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Fire Suppression/Control, Forklift, High School Diploma, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Mathematics, Order Picking/Packing, Pallet Jack, Warehousing
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
Today

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

We Help YOU Make It

$26.95/hour

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday start time 4PM

Benefits Day One

With our Flex Scheduling options, a true work-life balance is within reach at US Foods! Multiple full-time (night shift) flexible schedules available, options will include 5-day or 4-day workweeks.

*5-day workweek (2 days off)

*4-day workweek (3 days off)

(Current schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 4pm start)

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 as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $26.95 and $26.95.

This role will also receive overtime compensation as applicable.

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:

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

About the Company

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US Foods

As one of America's top 10 largest private companies, we offer talented professionals outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development. We maintain a strong focus on growth in a high-performance environment.

That means your work will be challenging and rewarding. We conduct business in a highly ethical manner and maintain an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, safety and environmental responsibility.

As important, we encourage collaboration and value each member of our diverse and talented team.

US Foods is one of America's leading foodservice distributors to restaurants, healthcare and hospitality facilities, government operations and educational institutions.

We offer more than 350,000 national brand products and our own high-quality private label items ranging from meats to produce to frozen foods.

US Foods is based in Rosemont, Ill., and proudly employs about 25,000 associates in more than 60 locations.

The company is owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production