Mid-shift forklift operator

US Foods, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator to load, move, and stage pallets within a high‑volume warehouse in Manassas, VA. You will operate forklifts and high‑lifts to move stock between dock and storage areas, with daytime and night shifts in a multi‑temperature environment.

The role requires OSHA forklift certification, basic math, and the ability to read and follow Voxware commands. Compensation includes base hourly pay and potential overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly and perform basic math.
• Must understand Voxware commands.
• OSHA forklift certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate an industrial forklift to move pallets to and from storage areas and docks.
• Transport pallet loads from dock to warehouse slots and ensure pallets are secure.
• Replenish pick slots and maintain inventory levels for night shifts.
• Perform safety checks on equipment and report any damage.
• Maintain clean aisles and follow all safety policies at all times.

Skills

Voxware commands

Reading and writing

Basic mathematical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Forklift Operators may earn up to $25.14 per hour PLUS Freezer differentials !

SHIFT: Sunday - Thursday (10am - complete (8 hrs avg)

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: Wareouse Supervisor, Inventory Control

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 as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is $25.14.

As applicable, this role may alsoreceive overtime compensation, retention bonus, incentive compensation based on productivity and quality.

• 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 .

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