Forklift Operator

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.  

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Our Day Forklift Operators start at $23.57 per hour. 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 promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.  

We are looking for Day Forklift Operators who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.  

US FOODS® has a lot to offer:  

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

• We are committed to compensation, 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  

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

Current Schedule:

Must be willing to work SUNDAY - THURSDAY 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or finish

Must be willing to work in Cooler, Freezer or DRY areas

Main Ingredients of the Job! 

As a US FOODS® DAY FORKLIFT OPERATOR you will be responsible for operating 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.

• 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 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.

• Follow all safety work practices and maintain clean and orderly dock area.

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 team members. 

What you bring to the table 

Education/Training:

• High School Education or GED Preferred

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Job-related certification for Material Handling Equipment; Prior Selector experience is preferred

Your efforts as a Day Forklift Operator are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.  

BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER!  

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 $20.08 and $25.08 per hour.

As applicable, this role may also receive the following: overtime compensation, incentive compensation based on productivity and quality, and Freezer premium.

​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://benefitspricing.com/usfoods/2026/inputs.html

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