Forklift Operator

US Foods • Zebulon, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments, including identifying and transporting materials to and from storage areas and the loading dock. The operator will use a forklift/high-lift to lower stock to ground level pick-level slots from higher reserve slots during both night and day shifts, and to place received stock into higher level storage slots during the day shift, all while adhering to safe operating practices. US Foods is a major food distributor, fostering a culture of internal promotion and offering extensive career growth opportunities, along with ongoing job skills and leadership development training. The company emphasizes employee value, fair compensation, and benefits, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., US Foods has 28,000 employees across more than 70 locations, generating over $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 preferred
• Prior Selector and/or Forklift experience is preferred

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, and to 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 and 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 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