Forklift Operator, Night Job at US Foods in Cookeville

Overview

Forklift Operator, Night at US Foods. Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 3:00 PM start. Starting pay: $17.51/hr.

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 night shift and day shift, and to place received stock in higher level storage slots during the day shift using safe operating practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment, ensuring pallets are secure in designated slots to prevent damage or injury when product is selected.
• Replenish pick slots with product from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection.
• Perform operations and safety checks, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Record all product, equipment and warehouse damage.
• Maintain the cleanliness of aisles by removing debris from floor and racks.
• Follow 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 and Benefits

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected pay rate for this role is $17.51/hr. As applicable, 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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

EEO Statement

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