Forklift Operator, Night

US Foods • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded. US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue.

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

• Transports pallet loads of product from the dock to the correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when the product is selected.
• Replenishes pick slots with products 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 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
• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees