Night warehouse forklift

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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

Grade: 999

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