Forklift Operator Day Lead

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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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.

BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER

We are looking for Forklift Operator Lead 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.

The starting pay rate is: $24.65 per hour

Schedule:Tuesday - Saturday from 4:00 am until completion.

US FOODS® has a lot to offer: 

• 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  

• 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and insures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when product is selected.

• Replenishes pick slots with product from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection.

• Performs operations and safety check, 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 floor and racks.

• Follows safety policies and practices at all times.

• This role is designed to move the right candidate into Leadership and Management roles. Cross training in all warehouse role; Assist the Day Warehouse Manager in internal and external audits, FSQA compliance and other duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Related Experience:

• Experience with Forklift, Cherry Picker, Single, Double and Triple Electric Pallet Jacks - REQUIRED

• Job related certification for Material Handling Equipment;

• Prior Selector experience is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

• Must be able to understand Voxware commands.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is $24.65

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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