Forklift Operator Job at US Foods in Oklahoma City

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US FOODS is a large food distributor with a culture of promotion from within and ongoing career growth opportunities through training and leadership development.

Position: Forklift Operator

Salary: Starts at $22.84/hr, typically Sunday – Thursday starting at 6:00am. The role may include overtime as applicable by law and company policy. The expected base rate for this role is between $19.75 and $24.28 per hour depending on experience, education, skills, and location.

What We Offer:

• US FOODS is a company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded
• 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

Main Responsibilities:

• Transport pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and ensure pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when product is selected
• Replenish pick slots with product from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection
• Perform operations and safety checks, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher
• Record all product, equipment and warehouse damage
• Maintain cleanliness of aisles by removing debris from floor and racks
• Follow safety policies and practices at all times

What You Bring To The Table:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior Selector experience preferred
• Prior Forklift Operator experience preferred
• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills; must be able to understand Voxware commands
• OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required
• Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees

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.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The role may also include 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 visit the company benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity: EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status.

Note: This posting may include multiple job listings in the Oklahoma City area and nearby locations. This description reflects the Forklift Operator role in Oklahoma City, OK.