About the position
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. Our Forklift Operators start at $21.59/hr working Sunday - Thursday generally starting at 8:00am. 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 with 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. Benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), life insurance, and paid parental leave. 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. You will be responsible for transporting pallet loads of product from the dock to the correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensuring all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when the product is selected. Additionally, you will replenish pick slots with product from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection. You will also perform operations and safety checks, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher checks. Recording all product, equipment, and warehouse damage is essential, as is maintaining the cleanliness of aisles by removing any debris from the floor and racks. Following safety policies and practices at all times is a critical aspect of this role.
Responsibilities
- Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment.
- 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 checks.
- Records all product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
- Maintains the cleanliness of aisles by removing any debris from the floor and racks.
- Follows safety policies and practices at all times.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Job related certification for Material Handling Equipment; prior Selector experience is preferred.
- Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand Voxware commands.
- Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid training
- Paid overtime
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Excellent leadership
