Norwich, CT, USA
13 days ago
Night Warehouse Forklift Operator

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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.

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Sunday-Thursday

5:30 pm Start Time - until work finished.

Note: Must be open to working up to 12+ hr. shifts when needed.

Start at $28.41 hr. Increased to $31.70 after 6 months of employment

Weekly Pay

Benefits on Day 1

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse locations 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. Additionally, cleans and maintains the condition of the warehouse and working areas by keeping aisles, product locations and dock areas free of pallets and debris.

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 require

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand instructions.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent preferredPrior Selector experience preferredPrior Forklift Operator experience preferredExperience with Raymond brand stand-up forklifts

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 $28.41 and $31.70.

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: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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