Forklift Operator

About the role

Join Our Community of Food People! US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.
• Follows all safety work practices and maintains clean and orderly dock area.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED preferred.
• Job-related certification for Material Handling Equipment.
• Prior Selector experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Life insurance and paid parental leave.

Pay

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 $20.08 and $25.08 per hour. As applicable, this role may also receive the following: overtime compensation, incentive compensation based on productivity and quality, and Freezer premium.

Schedule

Must be willing to work SUNDAY - THURSDAY 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or finish.

Benefits Start Day One

• Health insurance.
• Pre-tax spending accounts.
• Retail benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Life insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status