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Day Warehouse Forklift Operator

US Foods
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Norwich, CT 06360, US

Salary

$26.27 - $29.1 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

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  • US Foods is seeking a forklift operator to handle material assignments, requiring a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role.
  • The position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule with shifts typically lasting 8 to 12 hours, starting at $26.27 per hour and increasing to $29.10 after 6 months.
  • Key responsibilities include transporting pallet loads, replenishing inventory, performing safety checks, and maintaining cleanliness in the warehouse.
  • Candidates must possess an OSHA compliant Forklift Certification and basic math skills, with a high school diploma preferred but not mandatory.
  • Benefits start on day one and include medical, dental, vision, 401k, and employee stock purchase plans.

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

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 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.

JOIN THE US FOODS TEAM!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

Monday - Friday. 6AM - 2:30 PM

5:30 pm Start Time - until work finished.

Typically, 8-12 hr. shifts

Start at $26.27 hr. Increased to $29.10 after 6 months of employment

Weekly Pay!

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401 and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the linkHealth Plan Identifier (https://benefitspricing.com/usfoods)


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.

SUPERVISION


RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees required

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 (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $26.27 and $29.10

As applicable, this role may 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.

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




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