US Foods logo

Day Forklift Operator

US Foods
  • Georgia
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods!  Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success.  

    US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468.  You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information.  A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

    https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html

    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.

    BECOME A US FOODS® FORKLIFT OPERATOR!

    LOCATED IN FAIRBURN, GA

    Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

    The expected base rate for this role is $26.67/hr

    Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!  Excellent local leadership.

    Work Schedules:

    Sunday - Thursday; Sunday 4:00am start time until completion and Monday - Thursday 5:00am start time until completion

    Monday - Friday 5:00am - Until Completion

    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

    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 $26.67/hr.

    As applicable, 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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

    ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

    Grade: 999

    ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGeorgia
    IndustryFood and Beverage Production
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Websiteusfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

    About Company

    As one of America's top 10 largest private companies, we offer talented professionals outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development. We maintain a strong focus on growth in a high-performance environment.

    That means your work will be challenging and rewarding. We conduct business in a highly ethical manner and maintain an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, safety and environmental responsibility.

    As important, we encourage collaboration and value each member of our diverse and talented team.

    US Foods is one of America's leading foodservice distributors to restaurants, healthcare and hospitality facilities, government operations and educational institutions.

    We offer more than 350,000 national brand products and our own high-quality private label items ranging from meats to produce to frozen foods.

    US Foods is based in Rosemont, Ill., and proudly employs about 25,000 associates in more than 60 locations.

    The company is owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

    Skills

    • Fire Suppression/Controlunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Loading Dockunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
    • Pallet Jackunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

    Be found by employers

    5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.

    Level up your application

    Professional resume templates

    Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

    Free resume templates

    Free resume builder

    Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

    Free resume builder