Day Forklift Operator

US Foods•Fairburn, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate an industrial forklift to perform material-handling assignments, identifying and transporting material to and from storage areas and the loading dock. Operate a forklift or high-lift to lower stock from higher-level reserve slots to ground-level pick slots and to place received stock in higher-level storage slots, using safe operating practices. The work schedule is Sunday through Thursday: Sunday starting at 4:00 a.m. until completion, and Monday through Thursday starting at 5:00 a.m. until completion. The starting pay is $26.72 per hour. Overtime compensation may also apply. The role involves working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees. Benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Requirements

Able to read and write legibly.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Able to understand Voxware commands.
OSHA-compliant forklift certification required.

Nice To Haves

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

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 prevent damage or injury during product selection.
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.