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Forklift Operator

US Foods

Salem, VAFull-time$25–27/hrPosted 1w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–27/hr
Location
Salem, VA
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 Forklift Operator. US Foods seeks a Forklift Operator to operate industrial forklifts, transport pallet loads between docks and storage slots, perform safety checks, record product and equipment condition, and maintain aisle cleanliness, supporting night and day shift inventory needs.

Key focus areas include Operate industrial forklift to transport pallet loads between dock and warehouse slots, Replenish pick slots from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels, and Perform safety checks on battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.

Important skills include Voxware Commands, Industrial Forklift Operation, Material Handling Equipment Operation, Reading And Writing Legibly, and Basic Mathematics.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Voxware CommandsIndustrial Forklift OperationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationReading and Writing LegiblyBasic Mathematics

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

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.

BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER

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.

The pay for the position: $25.00 - $27.00

The starting pay rate is: 25.00 per hour

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 5pm until finish

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 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.

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 $25.00 and $27.00.

​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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