Forklift Operator, Day

US Foods; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

US Foods in Oklahoma City is hiring a Forklift Operator to move, store, and replenish products across the warehouse. You will operate powered industrial equipment, ensure accurate placement of stock, and uphold safety and teamwork to support daily operations.

The role offers a guaranteed 40 hours per week with a start time of 6:30 AM on a Sunday–Thursday schedule. Benefits begin Day One, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Material Handling Equipment certification preferred.
• Previous warehouse Selector and/or Forklift Operator experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to understand and follow Voxware commands.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow workplace safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transport palletized products from the dock to designated warehouse slots using powered industrial equipment.
• Replenish picking locations with products from reserve storage areas to maintain inventory levels for order selection.
• Perform required equipment inspections, including checks of batteries, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguishers.
• Ensure pallets are safely secured in designated locations to prevent product damage and workplace injuries.
• Accurately document product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
• Maintain clean and safe aisles by removing debris from warehouse floors and storage racks.
• Work closely with warehouse associates and leadership to support daily operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Safety procedures

Voxware commands

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MHE certification

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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 & Location

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday

Start Time: 6:30 AM

Hours: Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week, subject to confirmation

Schedule and hours may vary based on business needs. Overtime may be required.

Benefits Day One

From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later!

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), life insurance, paid parental leave, and more.

Learn more: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

Forklift Operator – Position Overview

As a Forklift Operator at US Foods®, you'll play an important role in keeping our warehouse operations running safely and efficiently.

You’ll operate powered industrial equipment to move, store, and replenish products throughout the warehouse, helping ensure products are in the right locations and ready for selection.

Your attention to safety, accuracy, and teamwork will help support our daily operations and deliver excellent service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Movement: Transport palletized products from the dock to designated warehouse slots using powered industrial equipment.
• Inventory Replenishment: Replenish picking locations with products from reserve storage areas to maintain inventory levels for order selection.
• Equipment Safety: Perform required equipment inspections, including checks of batteries, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguishers.
• Product Protection: Ensure pallets are safely secured in designated locations to prevent product damage and workplace injuries.
• Damage Reporting: Accurately document product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
• Warehouse Maintenance: Maintain clean and safe aisles by removing debris from warehouse floors and storage racks.
• Teamwork: Work closely with warehouse associates and leadership to support daily operational needs.
• Adaptability: Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Material Handling Equipment certification preferred.
• Previous warehouse Selector and/or Forklift Operator experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to understand and follow Voxware commands.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow workplace safety procedures.

About US FOODS®

US Foods® is one of the largest food distributors, with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.

We believe in rewarding hard work, recognizing our employees, and providing opportunities for career growth and development.

At US Foods®, your contributions matter, and your success is part of our success.

Compensation & Benefits

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).

Our Forklift Operators start at $23.50 per hour, with incentive opportunities that allow top performers to earn over $25 per hour!

The expected starting base rate for this role is $23.50 per hour, subject to local HR confirmation.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation and incentive compensation based on productivity and quality. Actual earnings may vary based on eligibility and performance.

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 visit: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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