Forklift Operator

US Foods, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking a forklift operator to handle material movements within the warehouse. You will operate forklifts, move pallets from loading docks to storage areas, and ensure products are securely placed in designated slots. OSHA forklift certification is required.

The role offers a daytime and night shift schedule with a base pay of $22 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits. You will work in a multi-temperature warehouse environment and be part of a safety‑driven team.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills.
• Familiar with Voxware commands and basic warehouse software.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; not required.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallet loads from dock to assigned slots using powered industrial equipment.
• Replenish pick slots from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels.
• Perform safety checks on battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Record all product, equipment and warehouse damage.
• Maintain cleanliness of aisles and floors; remove debris.
• Follow all safety policies and practices at all times.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Voxware commands

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Voxware system

Job description

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.

Pay: $22/hour

Schedule: Sunday 11am - 4pm, Tuesday - Friday 6am-3:30pm

***OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required***

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.

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 applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $22.00/hour and $22.00/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.

***EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***