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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.
**We help you make it!** **US FOODS®** is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.
We are looking for **Forklift Operators** in Montgomery, AL who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the **US FOODS®** family.
**BENEFITS START DAY ONE:** medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. _Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link_ **_Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com)_**
**Schedule:** Monday - Friday 6:00am - Complete
Our Day Forklift Operators earn $22 per hour
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.
The expected base rate for this role is between $20.00 and $25.00
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: .
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