Forklift Operator
US Foods
Watertown, New York
Posted 2 weeks ago
4 days, 10hrs, 5th day on-call
Qualifications
Education
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Required Certifications
- Job-related certification for Material Handling Equipment
Preferred Certifications
- Prior Selector and/or Forklift experience
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures 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.
About This Role
Operate an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments.
Experience Requirements
Required
Job-related certification for Material Handling Equipment; Prior Selector and/or Forklift experience is preferred.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits Package
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- life insurance
- paid parental leave
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Able to read and write legiblybasic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)must be able to understand Voxware commands
Full Job Description
Forklift Operator
Join Our Community of Food People!
BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER
We are looking for Forklift Operators who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.
US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities with ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
The starting pay rate is: $24.49 per hour
Schedule: 4 days, 10hrs, 5th day on-call
Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00am until 5:30pm (one of these days is on-call)
US FOODS® has a lot to offer:
BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), life insurance, and paid parental leave.
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.
Main Ingredients of the Job
As a US FOODS® Forklift Operator you will be critical to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.
What you bring to the table
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Join Our Community of Food People!
BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER
We are looking for Forklift Operators who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.
US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities with ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
The starting pay rate is: $24.49 per hour
Schedule: 4 days, 10hrs, 5th day on-call
Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00am until 5:30pm (one of these days is on-call)
US FOODS® has a lot to offer:
- US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded
- We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work
- Paid Training AND Paid Overtime
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Excellent Leadership
BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), life insurance, and paid parental leave.
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.
Main Ingredients of the Job
As a US FOODS® Forklift Operator you will be critical to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.
- Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures 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.
What you bring to the table
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Related Experience: Job-related certification for Material Handling Equipment; Prior Selector and/or Forklift experience is preferred.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand Voxware commands.
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
How to Apply
$26
/ hour
US Foods pays $26 for Forklift Operator in Watertown, New York, with most salaries ranging from $20 to $33. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.
Median
$26
Low
$20
High
$33
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