Forklift Operator, Night

US Foods•Charlotte, NC

4d•$23 - $25

About The Position

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. ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Our Night Forklift Operators start at $23.57 an hour + incentive pay! We are looking for Forklift Operators who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. We help YOU make it! 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® has a lot to offer: Work Schedule Sunday – Thursday 3:30 pm start time US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work Guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week Paid Training AND Paid Overtime Service recognition and employee rewards Excellent Leadership BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com) Main Ingredients of the Job As a US FOODS® Forklift Operator, you will be critical to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Able to read and write legibly
basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
must be able to understand SAE commands.

Nice To Haves

Job-related certification for Material Handling Equipment
Prior Selector experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when 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 extinguishers.
Records all product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
Maintains the cleanliness of the aisles by removing any debris from the floor and racks.