Renzi Watertown, NY, United States of America
18 hours ago
Day Forklift Operator

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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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're excited to announce that Renzi Foodservice and US Foods have joined forces! With a shared commitment to helping foodservice operators across the region succeed, US Foods and Renzi are a natural fit. This strategic acquisition allows US Foods to continue on our journey to become the undisputed best in our industry. 

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Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?
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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.

Our Forklift Operators start at $22.28 an hour. 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.


We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

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, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work  
Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week  
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.

Work Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday, (plus 1 on-call day)

Sunday start time is 10:30AM 

Monday-Wednesday start time is 7AM

Thursdays are On Call

OFF on Friday and Saturday
Shifts are approximately 10 hours and depend on the volume of our business.


Main Ingredients of the Job:

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 checks, 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:

Education/Training: 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: Must be able to read and communicate in the English language such as to attend trainings, hold conversations, receive safety and job-related coaching, read labels, and enter information on reports if needed. Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand Voxware commands.

Physical Requirements: Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees required
Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product

Great Forklift Operators are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Forklift Operators strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with customers.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected compensation for this role is between $22.28 per hour and $23.28 per hour. 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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