Day Forklift Operator

US Foods; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a forklift operator to move pallets from dock to storage, load/unload stock, and ensure safe handling in a multi-temperature warehouse in Fairburn, GA. The role requires OSHA forklift certification and safety-driven performance.

Expect a base rate of $26.67 per hour with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and life insurance. Shifts include nights and days, with overtime as applicable.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills.
• Must understand Voxware commands.
• OSHA forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallet loads from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment.
• Replenish pick slots to maintain inventory for night shift selection.
• Perform safety checks on battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Record all product, equipment and warehouse damage.
• Maintain aisle cleanliness by removing debris.
• Follow safety policies at all times.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Basic Math

Voxware commands

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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® FORKLIFT OPERATOR!

LOCATED IN FAIRBURN, GA

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

The expected base rate for this role is $26.67/hr

Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.

Work Schedules:

Sunday - Thursday; Sunday 4:00am start time until completion and Monday - Thursday 5:00am start time until completion

Monday - Friday 5:00am - Until Completion

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 $26.67/hr.

As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation.

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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