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Forklift Operator

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usfoods logoUsfoods · Charlotte Metro, NC
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! We are looking for Forklift Operators 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. 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 Our Day Forklift Operators start at $23.57 an hour! Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 am - UTC Main Ingredients of the Job As a US FOODS® Forklift Operator, you will be critical to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when product is selected. Replenishes pick slots with products from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection. Performs operations and safety checks, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguishers. Records all product, equipment, and warehouse damage. Maintains the cleanliness of the aisles by removing any debris from the floor and racks. Physical Requirements Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees required What you bring to the table Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent preferred Related Experience: 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 SAE commands. Great Forklift Operators are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Forklift Operators strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with customers. Stay updated by following US Foods on any of our social media platforms at the bottom of the page! Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $22 and $25. 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/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***


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