Day Forklift

US Foods; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre‑tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Garland, TX is seeking an experienced forklift operator to move pallets between docks and storage slots, load and unload, and maintain safe, efficient warehouse operations.

You will work Sunday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm, with starting pay up to $22.77 per hour and a freezer pay after 90 days. Candidates must hold OSHA forklift certification, basic math and literacy, and be comfortable in multi‑temperature environments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills.
• OSHA forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallet loads from dock to warehouse slots with powered equipment.
• Replenish pick slots from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels.
• Perform safety checks on battery, brakes, lift, fire extinguisher.
• Record warehouse damage.
• Maintain clear aisles and keep floors clean.
• Follow all safety policies at all times.

Skills

Basic math

Basic literacy

Voxware commands

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA forklift certification

Tools

Voxware

Job description

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.

Schedule Sunday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm Starting pay up to $22.77 and Freezer pay after 90 days!

Essential duties and 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.

Relationships

Internal: Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control

Work environment

Comfortable working in a multi‑temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees required

Minimum qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand Voxware commands.

Certifications/training

• OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required

Preferred qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior Selector experience preferred
• Prior Forklift Operator experience preferred

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 $19-$22.77

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.

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