Forklift Operator

US Foods; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Houston is seeking an industrial forklift operator to move pallets from dock to storage slots and support night and day shift activities. You will use a forklift to position stock precisely and participate in safety checks and pallet handling.

OSHA forklift certification is required, and you will follow Voxware instructions to locate products, keep aisles clear, and report any damage. This role offers benefits and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• OSHA forklift certification required.
• Must be able to read and write legibly and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move pallets between dock and storage slots.
• Ensure pallets are secured to prevent damage during movement.
• Perform safety checks on battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Maintain clean aisles and report any warehouse damage.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse safety

Basic math

Reading/writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voxware commands

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM!Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?Location- Houston, TXWe help you make it!Schedule is Sunday - Thursday 11:00am-7:00pmPay rate is $27.75 per hour!Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus.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.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.RELATIONSHIPSInternal: Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory ControlWORK ENVIRONMENTComfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees requiredMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAble to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand Voxware commands.CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGOSHA compliant Forklift Certification requiredPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or equivalent preferredPrior Selector experience preferredPrior Forklift Operator experience preferredCompensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The pay range is between $25.00 - $27.75 per hour.This role may also receive overtime compensation, incentive 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.***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***