Forklift Operator Day Lead

US Foods; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Forklift Operator Lead to manage material handling tasks and help move stock efficiently from dock to storage slots. The role involves operating powered equipment, ensuring pallet security, and supporting shift-specific needs.

You will participate in cross-training, audits, and FSQA activities while preparing the team for leadership opportunities. The position includes benefits and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Related Experience: Experience with Forklift, Cherry Picker, Single, Double and Triple Electric Pallet Jacks - REQUIRED.
• Job related certification for Material Handling Equipment; Prior Selector experience is preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills and Voxware commands.

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.

Skills

Forklift

Cherry Picker

Pallet Jack

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE?

Join Our Community of Food People! 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® TEAM MEMBER We are looking for Forklift Operator Lead who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. 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.

The starting pay rate is: $24.65 per hour.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday from 4:00 am until completion.

US FOODS® has a lot to offer: US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded.

We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work Paid Training AND Paid Overtime Service recognition and employee rewards Excellent Leadership.

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.
• This role is designed to move the right candidate into Leadership and Management roles.
• Cross training in all warehouse role; Assist the Day Warehouse Manager in internal and external audits, FSQA compliance and other duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Related Experience: Experience with Forklift, Cherry Picker, Single, Double and Triple Electric Pallet Jacks - REQUIRED 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.

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 $24.65 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***

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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