Forklift Operator

US Foods; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distributor is seeking a Forklift Operator to perform material handling and ensure safe logistics operations. Starting at $19.57 per hour, this role offers guaranteed hours and benefits from day one, emphasizing career growth within the company.

Benefits

Paid Training

Paid Overtime

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Job-related certification for Material Handling Equipment preferred.
• Prior Selector and/or Forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments.
• Transport pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot.
• Perform operations and safety checks, including battery and brakes.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Able to read and write legibly

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

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.

Our Forklift Operators start at $19.57 an hour. 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.

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

• Guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week

• 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.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Main Ingredients of the Job

As a US FOODSForklift 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 ensures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when 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 extinguishers.
• 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

• Education/Training: 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 customer relationships.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $19.57 per hour. and $24.57 per hour.

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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About Us

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

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US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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