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Reach Truck Operator

US Foods

Zebulon, NCFull-time$21–25/hrPosted 2mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21–25/hr
Location
Zebulon, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Job-Related Certification For Material Handling Equipment

Job overview

US Foods is hiring a Reach Truck Operator. US Foods is seeking a Reach Truck Operator to perform material handling assignments, operating an industrial forklift to transport materials to and from storage areas and loading docks. This role involves lowering stock to ground level pick-level slots from higher reserve slots during night and day shifts, and placing received stock in higher storage slots during the day shift, all while adhering to safe operating practices.

Key focus areas include Operate an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments, Identify and transport material to and from storage areas and loading dock, and Operate forklift/high-lift to lower stock to ground level pick-level slots.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent and Job-Related Certification For Material Handling Equipment. Important skills include Operate Industrial Forklift, Material Handling, Operate Forklift/High-Lift, Safe Operating Practices, Read And Write Legibly, and Basic Mathematical Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate Industrial ForkliftMaterial HandlingOperate Forklift/High-LiftSafe Operating PracticesRead and Write LegiblyBasic Mathematical SkillsVoxware CommandsIntegrityReliabilityBuilding Trusting Relationships

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentJob-Related Certification for Material Handling EquipmentPrior Selector ExperiencePrior Forklift Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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

Join Our Community of Food People!

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!

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.

BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER

We are looking for Reach Truck 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.

The starting pay rate is: $23.00 per hour

Schedule: Sunday- Thursday (Sunday from 4:45 pm until completion and Monday -Thursday from 5:45 pm until completion). Typically 8-10 hour shifts.

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.

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.

  • 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.

What you bring to the table

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Related Experience: Job-related certification for Material Handling Equipment; Prior Selector and/or Forklift 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.

Great Forklift Operators are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Forklift Operators strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with customers.

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 between $21.00 and $25.00.

​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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