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    Food Distribution

    Warehouse Forklift Operator

    Norwich CT, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods!  Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success.

    US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468.  You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information.  A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

    https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html

    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?

    Sunday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:30PM

    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 link Health 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.

    Similar position titles: Material Handler, Shipping and Receiving, Dock Worker, Loader/Unloader, Production Material Handler, Freight Handler, Equipment Operator

    Grade: 999

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

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    US Foods

    US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the United States. They provide a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other foodservice operators.

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    Industry
    Food Distribution
    Founded
    1977
    Open roles
    606

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