Forklift Operator, Day

US Foods; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a forklift operator for day and night shifts in our Texas warehouse. The role involves moving pallets from dock to slots, stocking high- and low-level storage areas, and performing routine safety checks on equipment.

Applicants must have OSHA forklift certification and basic reading/writing and math skills. High school diploma preferred. Compensation varies by experience and location with benefits available.

Responsibilities

• Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment, ensuring pallets are secure 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 cleanliness of aisles by removing debris from floor and racks.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Voxware commands

Forklift 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.**Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am start to completion****Pay rate: $19.08****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 ControlWORK ENVIRONMENTComfortable 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 preferredCompensation 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 $19.08 and $20.This role will also receive overtime compensation.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. We strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with customers.To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.