Forklift Operator, Day

US Foods; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Day Forklift Operator in Charlotte, NC. The role involves moving palletized product from dock to warehouse slots using powered equipment, with a start time around 5:30 AM Monday to Friday.

You will replenish pick slots, perform safety checks on equipment, and document any damages while working in cooler and freezer environments. High school or equivalent preferred, with material handling certification and forklift experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Material Handling Equipment certification; forklift experience preferred.
• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills; understand Voxware commands.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallet loads from dock to designated warehouse slots using powered equipment.
• Replenish pick slots from reserve to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Voxware commands

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voxware

Job description

## Forklift Operator, DayApply: Charlotte Metro NC: Full time: Posted Today: R283066ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEWe are looking for a **Day Forklift Operator** who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the **US FOODS** family.**Schedule: Monday to Friday with a start time of 5:30 AM** **PAY: $24.10/HR** **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 the dock to the correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when the product is selected.* Replenishes pick slots with products from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection.* Performs operations and safety checks, 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 the floor and racks.* Work continually in cooler (35°F- 45°F) & freezer (-10°F to +10°F), company apparel provided **What you bring to the table*** High School diploma or equivalent preferred* Related Experience: Job-related certification for Material Handling Equipment; Prior Selector and/or Forklift 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. The expected base rate for this role is between $24.10 and $25.24. As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation, 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.