Forklift Operator

US FOODS; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food distributor, US FOODS, as a Forklift Operator. This role involves operating forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse, ensuring safety and efficiency in a dynamic environment. Enjoy competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth from day one.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required.
• Able to read and write legibly.
• Prior Selector and Forklift Operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments.
• Transport pallet loads from dock to storage slots.
• Perform safety checks on equipment before operations.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Material handling

Safe operating practices

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

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.

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.

Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday

Sunday: Start time 9am until finish (typically 5 or 6pm)

Monday - Thursday: 11am start time until finish (typically 7 or 8pm)

Hourly Pay: $24.41 per hour with OT

BENEFITS START DAY ONE : medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

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.

SUPERVISION


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 compensation for this role is between $22.00 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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