Forklift Operator Day

Join The Us Foods Team

Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? Our forklift operators start at $24.75 plus overtime! All benefits are available starting Day 1! Medical, dental, vision for the whole family! 401K, life insurance coverage and more!

Us Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus.

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

Supervision Relationships

Internal : Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control

Work Environment

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

Minimum Qualifications

Certifications / Training

Preferred Qualifications

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 $24.50 and $24.75 As applicable this role will also receive overtime compensation Benefits for this role 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.

Us Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.