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US Foods

Night Forklift Operator

Salem VA

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
6 Nov 2026

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

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your sucess

Schedule & Location

Sunday - Thursday | 5:00 PM - Completion | Salem, VA

Rate: $25.00 Per Hour

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and insures 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees require

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand Voxware commands.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Prior Selector experience preferred
  • Prior Forklift Operator experience preferred

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 $25.00/hr and $31.00/hr.​

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 . ​

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***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***

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