Night Forklift Operator

US Foods; Flowood, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,893,000 - 3,111,000; 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 is seeking a Night Forklift Operator to transport pallets from dock to slot locations, handle stock in a multi-temperature warehouse, and ensure accurate placement of materials. The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to Voxware commands, and productivity on a night/day shift.

Schedule: Sun-Thu with varied start times; base pay in the $21.00–$22.58/hour range plus overtime. Benefits begin day one and include health, dental, vision, 401(k), ESPP, life insurance, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills.
• Must understand Voxware commands.

Responsibilities

• Operate an industrial forklift to move pallets between dock and warehouse slots.
• Replenish pick slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift operations.
• Perform safety checks on battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Record product, equipment and warehouse damage and maintain clean aisles.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voxware

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? Join Our Community of Food People!

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.

Job Description We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. We are looking for a Night Forklift Operator who relish the chance to push their potential, grow, and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday Sun start time 2pm to completion, Monday-Thursday start time 4pm to completion

Jackson Forklifts make $21.50

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

Main Ingredients of the Job!

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

• 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.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control

External: N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees require

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 applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $21 and $22.58. 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.

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