Forklift operator

US Foods • Zebulon, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate an industrial forklift to perform material-handling assignments, identifying and transporting materials to and from storage areas and the loading dock. Use a forklift or high-lift to lower stock from higher-level reserve slots to ground-level pick slots and to place received stock into higher-level storage slots, using safe operating practices. The role is based in Zebulon, North Carolina, and is scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. until work ends. The position may pay up to $30 per hour plus overtime; the stated expected base rate is $30 per hour, with compensation depending on relevant experience, education, skills, function, location, and other applicable factors.

The work takes place in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees. US Foods describes a strong safety culture and benefits beginning on day one. Benefits that may be available include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Requirements

• Read and write legibly.
• Have basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Understand Voxware commands.
• Hold an OSHA-compliant forklift certification.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior selector experience.
• Prior forklift operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallet loads of product from the dock to the correct warehouse slots using powered industrial equipment, ensuring pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when product is selected.
• Replenish pick slots with product from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night-shift selection.
• Perform operations and safety checks, including checking the battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Record product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
• Maintain clean aisles by removing debris from floors and racks.
• Follow safety policies and practices at all times.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one.
• Health insurance.
• Pre-tax spending accounts.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Life insurance.
• Overtime compensation may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed