Forklift Operator

US Foods; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a Night Warehouse Selector / Forklift Operator in Marrero, LA. The role involves transporting pallets, replenishing slots, and performing safety checks to ensure efficient night shift operations and accurate stock levels.

The position offers day-one benefits and a competitive hourly rate, with overtime and incentive opportunities. Candidates should have a High School diploma and forklift certification, plus Voxware familiarity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Job related certification for Material Handling Equipment; Prior Selector experience preferred
• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills; must understand Voxware commands.

Responsibilities

• Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures 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 safety checks including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Records all product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
• Maintains the cleanliness of aisles by removing debris from floors and racks.

Skills

Read and write

Basic math

Voxware commands

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Material Handling Equipment certification

Job description

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® Night Warehouse Selector

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods!. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

Rate of pay $24.47

Schedule & Location

Monday - Friday | Marrero, LA

Benefits Day One

From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later! Get all the details here (https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html) .

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:

• Work Schedule Sunday – Thursday 6pm start time

• US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded

• We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work

• Guaranteed minimum 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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• life insurance
• paid parental leave

Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com) (https://benefitspricing.com/usfoods)

Main Ingredients of the Job

As a US FOODS® Forklift 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 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.

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 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 relationships with customers.

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 $18.50 and $23.00.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation, retention bonus, incentive compensation based on productivity and quality, shift differential, freezer premium etc.>

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

To review available benefits, please click here (https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html) .

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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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