Forklift Operator

Forklift OperatorJoin Our Community of Food People!Basic PurposeOperate 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.Become A Us Foods® Team MemberWe 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.The starting pay rate is: $23.00 per hourSchedule: Wednesday - Saturday: 6:00 am until completionUs Foods® Has A Lot To Offer :Us Foods® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewardedWe are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard workPaid Training AND Paid OvertimeService recognition and employee rewardsExcellent LeadershipBenefits Start Day One: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.Main Ingredients Of The JobAs 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 the dock to the correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when the product is selected.Replenishes pick slots with products 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 the floor and racks.What You Bring To The TableHigh School diploma or equivalent preferredRelated 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.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 base rate for this role is between $21.00 and $25.00.***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***