Forklift Operator
Forklift Operator
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Job Description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join 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.
Join our US FOODS team on either the Outbound Shift (SundayThursday 9:00 AM start) or the Inbound Shift (MondayFriday 12:00 AM start). Starting pay is $28.05/hour with top performers earning up to $29.22/hour plus incentive pay and shift premiums.
Why Youll Love It Here
Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week with paid training and paid overtime
Incentive pay plus shift differential and freezer premium rewards
A YOU Matter cultureyour contributions are recognized and celebrated
Careerdevelopment opportunities with service recognition and leadership support
Benefits start day one: medical dental vision 401(k) ESPP life insurance paid parental leave
What Youll Do
Operate powered industrial forklifts to transport palletized product from docks to designated warehouse slotssecure loads to prevent damage or injury
Replenish pick slots from reserve areas ensuring our orderfulfillment teams never run out of stock
Perform daily prestart equipment and safety checks (battery brakes lift controls fire extinguisher) and report any issues
Accurately record all product movements and equipment status in our warehouse management system
Maintain aisle and rack cleanliness by clearing debris keeping work areas safe and organized
What You Bring
OSHA-compliant forklift certification (required)
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Basic math skills and the ability to read/write legibly
Comfort working in multitemperature environments (freezer to ambient)
Prior forklift or materialhandling experience is a plus
A strong safety mindset and a teamoriented attitude
Your pay depends on relevant experience education skills and location. The base rate for both shifts is $28.05$29.22 per hour with additional incentives and premiums available.
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Employment Type
Full-Time
