Forklift Operator

US Foods; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Life insurance

Overtime compensation

Freezer premium

Job summary

US Foods is hiring for an industrial forklift operator to move stock, load and unload at the dock and transfer goods to storage areas. You will operate forklifts and high-lifts to place received stock and replenish pick locations, while following safe operating procedures and maintaining accuracy in inventory.

The role requires OSHA forklift certification, basic reading/writing, and basic math skills. Training and career growth are emphasized in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered equipment; ensures pallets are secure.
• Replenishes pick slots from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shifts.
• Performs safety checks on battery, brakes, lift controls and fire extinguisher.
• Records all product, equipment and warehouse damage.
• Keeps aisles clean by removing debris from floors and racks.
• Follows all safety policies and practices at all times.

Skills

Read and write

Basic math

Voxware commands

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

OSHA Forklift Certification

Tools

Voxware

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

COME WORK FOR US FOODS®!

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

We help YOU make it! US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision Day 1!

We also offer 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!

Excellent local leadership, and great place to work!

Starting Rate

Starting Rate: $24.41/hr

Schedule

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am - complete (rotating Sunday's every 4-5 weeks)

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.

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 (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $24.41 and $28.25.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation and freezer premium.

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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