• Job Description

  Req#: R267779

  ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

  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.

  Embark on a fulfilling career with US Foods, a leader in the food distribution industry. Our rich culture, history of internal promotions, excellent training programs, and commitment to continuous improvement make us the ideal workplace for those seeking growth opportunities.

  Schedule: Sunday – Thursday | 5:00 PM until complete (may include holidays and overtime)

  
  Compensation:
  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 $23.12 per hour.

  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 .

  Job Overview:
  We’re seeking dependable and safety-focused Reach Truck Operators to join the US Foods team. You will be responsible for operating a reach truck/high lift to safely move materials to and from storage areas and the loading dock, supporting the night shift selection process.

  Main Ingredients (Job Duties):

  • Transport pallet loads from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment

  • Replenish pick slots from reserve stock to support night selection

  • Operate and maintain reach trucks to ensure cleanliness and operational quality

  • Perform equipment safety checks (battery, brakes, controls, fire extinguisher)

  • Record product movements, equipment use, and any warehouse damage

  • Conduct end-of-shift wipe-downs for all equipment

  • Keep work areas clear by removing debris from racks and floors

  • Follow all safety policies and practices

  What You Bring to the Table (Qualifications):

  • Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Experience: Prior reach truck or warehouse equipment operation preferred; Selector experience a plus

  • Skills: Basic math and reading skills; ability to follow instructions and use systems like Voxware

  Why Choose US Foods?

  • One of the largest food distributors with a culture of internal promotion

  • Robust onboarding and safety training programs

  • Continuous improvement culture with long-term growth opportunities

  • Commitment to employee success and work-life balance

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

• About the company

  US Foods is an American foodservice distributor. With approximately $24 billion in annual revenue, US Foods was the 10th largest private company in America until its IPO.

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