Forklift Operator, Night

US Foods • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is for a Night Forklift Operator at US Foods, a large food distributor. The role involves operating industrial forklifts for material handling, including transporting materials to and from storage areas and loading docks, lowering stock to ground level pick-level slots, and putting received stock into higher storage slots, all while adhering to safe operating practices. US Foods emphasizes continuous employee growth, development, and career advancement opportunities, with a culture of promotion from within. The company is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and job performance process.

Requirements

• Job-related certification for Material Handling Equipment.
• Able to read and write legibly.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Must be able to understand Voxware commands.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior Selector and/or Forklift experience.

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.
• Put received stock in higher level storage slots during the day shift using safe operating practices.
• Transport pallet loads of product from the dock to the correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment.
• Ensure all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when the product is selected.
• Replenish pick slots with products from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection.
• Perform operations and safety checks, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Record all product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
• Maintain the cleanliness of aisles by removing any debris from the floor and racks.

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Paid Overtime
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Excellent Leadership
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term disability
• long-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees