Detail Oriented, Fire Suppression/Control, Forklift, High School Diploma, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Loading Dock, Material Moving, Mathematics, OSHA, Order Picking/Packing, Pallet Jack, Warehousing
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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.
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US FOODS is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.
Why US FOODS
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and more
- Strong safety culture
- Career growth opportunities
- Paid training
- Employee recognition programs
- Excellent local leadership
Schedule
- Sunday night through Thursday night
- Start time: 4:30 PM until completion
- Associates typically average 45-50 hours per week
- Schedule may vary based on business needs
Main Ingredients of the Job
- Transport pallet loads of product from dock locations to designated warehouse slots using powered industrial equipment.
- Ensure pallets are properly secured to prevent damage or injury during product selection.
- Replenish pick slots with product from reserve storage locations to maintain inventory levels for night warehouse operations.
- Perform daily operational and safety inspections, including batteries, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguishers.
- Record product, equipment, and warehouse damage accurately.
- Maintain aisle cleanliness by removing debris from warehouse floors and racks.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times.
Relationships
Internal: Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control
External: None
Work Environment
- Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5°F to over 100°F required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to read and write legibly.
- Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
- Ability to understand and follow Voxware commands.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
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 $23.50 and $24.00 per hour.
As applicable, this role may also receive:
- Overtime compensation
- Shift differential
- Incentive compensation based on performance (up to $150 weekly)
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*