Forklift Operator

US Foods • Zebulon, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods! Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success. US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days. https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html 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. 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. 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. Our Forklift Operators strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with customers.

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.
• Transports pallet loads of product from the dock to the correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when the 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 extinguisher.
• Records all product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
• Maintains 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
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• 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