ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE 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! Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy excellent benefits, paid training, and opportunities to grow with a company that values your hard work. We help YOU make it! Our Forklift Operators start at $23.50 per hour, with incentive opportunities that allow top performers to earn over $25 per hour! We are looking for Forklift Operators who are ready to grow their skills, take on new challenges, and become part of the US FOODS® family. Schedule & Location Location: Oklahoma City, OK Schedule: Sunday – Thursday Start Time: 6:30 AM Hours: Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week, subject to confirmation Schedule and hours may vary based on business needs. Overtime may be required. Benefits Day One From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later! Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), life insurance, paid parental leave, and more. Learn more: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html Forklift Operator – Position Overview As a Forklift Operator at US Foods®, you'll play an important role in keeping our warehouse operations running safely and efficiently. You'll operate powered industrial equipment to move, store, and replenish products throughout the warehouse, helping ensure products are in the right locations and ready for selection. Your attention to safety, accuracy, and teamwork will help support our daily operations and deliver excellent service to our customers. Key Responsibilities • Product Movement: Transport palletized products from the dock to designated warehouse slots using powered industrial equipment. • Inventory Replenishment: Replenish picking locations with products from reserve storage areas to maintain inventory levels for order selection. • Equipment Safety: Perform required equipment inspections, including checks of batteries, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguishers. • Product Protection: Ensure pallets are safely secured in designated locations to prevent product damage and workplace injuries. • Damage Reporting: Accurately document product, equipment, and warehouse damage. • Warehouse Maintenance: Maintain clean and safe aisles by removing debris from warehouse floors and storage racks. • Teamwork: Work closely with warehouse associates and leadership to support daily operational needs. • Adaptability: Perform other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent preferred. • Material Handling Equipment certification preferred. • Previous warehouse Selector and/or Forklift Operator experience preferred. • Ability to read and write legibly. • Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. • Ability to understand and follow Voxware commands. • Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow workplace safety procedures. About US FOODS® 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 believe in rewarding hard work, recognizing our employees, and providing opportunities for career growth and development. At US Foods®, your contributions matter, and your success is part of our success. We help YOU make it! Compensation & Benefits 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 starting base rate for this role is $23.50 per hour, subject to local HR confirmation. As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation and incentive compensation based on productivity and quality. Actual earnings may vary based on eligibility and performance. 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: 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 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***