Forklift Operator - Day

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. Join Our Community of Food People!

We are looking for Forklift Operatorswho relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

Our Forklift Operators start at $23.50/hr working Sunday - Thursday generally starting at 6:30am

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 and benefits that respect and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work  

• Paid Training AND Paid Overtime

• Service recognition and employee rewards

• Excellent Leadership  

Main Ingredients of the Job

As 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 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.

What you bring to the table

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Prior Selector experience is preferred.

• Prior Forklift Operator experience preferred

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

• OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required

• Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees required

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 $19.75 and $24.28 per hour.

As applicable, 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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