Night warehouse forklift

US Foods; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid training

Employee recognition programs

Strong safety culture

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a forklift operator to perform material handling in a multi-temperature warehouse environment. You will transport pallets, secure loads, and support inventory controls during day and night shifts, following safety policies and operating procedures.

The role requires OSHA forklift certification, attention to detail, and basic math skills. Prior forklift experience is preferred; a high school diploma is recommended. Benefits and eligibility apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to understand and follow Voxware commands.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallet loads of product from dock locations to designated warehouse slots using powered industrial equipment.
• Ensure pallets are properly secured to prevent damage or injury during product selection.
• Replenish pick slots with product from reserve storage locations to maintain inventory levels for night warehouse operations.
• Perform daily operational and safety inspections, including batteries, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguishers.
• Record product, equipment, and warehouse damage accurately.
• Maintain aisle cleanliness by removing debris from warehouse floors and racks.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Voxware commands

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voxware

Job description

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

BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER!

We help YOU make it!

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.

Why US FOODS®

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and more
• Strong safety culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid training
• Employee recognition programs
• Excellent local leadership

Schedule

• Sunday night through Thursday night
• Start time: 4:30 PM until completion
• Associates typically average 45-50 hours per week
• Schedule may vary based on business needs

Main Ingredients of the Job

• Transport pallet loads of product from dock locations to designated warehouse slots using powered industrial equipment.
• Ensure pallets are properly secured to prevent damage or injury during product selection.
• Replenish pick slots with product from reserve storage locations to maintain inventory levels for night warehouse operations.
• Perform daily operational and safety inspections, including batteries, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguishers.
• Record product, equipment, and warehouse damage accurately.
• Maintain aisle cleanliness by removing debris from warehouse floors and racks.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times.

Relationships

Internal: Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control

External: None

Work Environment

• Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5°F to over 100°F required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to understand and follow Voxware commands.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

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 between $23.50 and $24.00 per hour.

As applicable, this role may also receive:

• Overtime compensation
• Shift differential
• Incentive compensation based on performance (up to $150 weekly)

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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