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.

Our Forklift Operators start at $23.50an hour, with incentive pay our top performers make over$25 per hour.  We are looking for Forklift Operatorswho 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 : Sun - Thur 6:30AM Start time

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 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: 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. 

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