Mid-shift forklift operator

US Foods • Manassas, VA

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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 during night and day shifts, and to place received stock in higher-level storage slots during the day, following safe operating practices. The shift runs Sunday through Thursday, starting at 10 a.m. and lasting until work is complete (an average of eight hours). Operators may earn up to $25.14 per hour, plus freezer differentials. The expected base rate is $25.14; compensation depends on relevant experience or education, skills, function, location, and other applicable factors. The role may also receive overtime compensation, a retention bonus, and productivity- and quality-based incentive compensation, as applicable. 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 from the dock to the correct warehouse slot 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 checks of 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

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Freezer differentials
• Overtime compensation may be available
• Retention bonus may be available
• Productivity- and quality-based incentive compensation may be available

What This Job Offers

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