Night Forklift Operator
US Foods
Austin, TX
Posted 3 days ago
Sunday - Thursday, 4PM Start
Qualifications
Education
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Required Certifications
- OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- 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.
About This Role
Operate an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments.
Key Objectives
- 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.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits Package
- health insurance
- pre-tax spending accounts
- retirement benefits
- paid time off
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- employee stock purchase plan
- life insurance
Required Skills
Technical Skills
able to read and write legiblybasic mathematical skillsunderstand Voxware commands
Full Job Description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
JOIN THE US FOODS TEAM!
Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?
Schedule:
Our forklift operators start at $26.95 plus overtime!
Benefits:
With our Flex Scheduling options, a true work-life balance is within reach at US Foods! Multiple full-time night shift/schedules available, options will include:
US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus.
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
RELATIONSHIPS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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 $25.50 and $27.50.
As applicable this role will also receive overtime compensation.
Benefits for this role 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
Join Our Community of Food People!
JOIN THE US FOODS TEAM!
Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?
Schedule:
- Sunday - Thursday (with flex scheduling options)
- 4PM Start
Our forklift operators start at $26.95 plus overtime!
Benefits:
- All benefits are available starting Day 1!
- Medical, dental, vision for the whole family!
- 401K, life insurance coverage and more!
With our Flex Scheduling options, a true work-life balance is within reach at US Foods! Multiple full-time night shift/schedules available, options will include:
- 5-day workweek (2 days off)
- 4-day workweek (3 days off)
- 3-day workweek (4 days off)
US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus.
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.
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 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. The expected base rate for this role is between $25.50 and $27.50.
As applicable this role will also receive overtime compensation.
Benefits for this role 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
Company Culture
Work Environment: Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees required.
How to Apply
Please apply directly through our internal Workday career site.
US Foods
About
Established in 1989, US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the U.S. Careers include logistics, warehouse workers, and sales roles. Fun fact: US Foods serves over 300,000 restaurants and ins...
$39
/ hour
US Foods pays $39 for Forklift Operator in Austin, TX, with most salaries ranging from $27 to $57. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.
Median
$39
Low
$27
High
$57
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