at US Foods in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.
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THE STOCK YARDS STORY
We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.
The Warehouse Worker position is a labor-intensive material handling position requiring product selection from numbered pick locations. Products must then be properly stacked, shrink wrapped, and delivered to the proper loading dock to ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading of order products. Strength, endurance and the ability to work in extreme temperature conditions is required to safely and successfully perform the job. The work takes place in normal warehouse environments as well as in cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.
This is a Day shift position; Monday through Friday (which may include holidays). Work may also be required on the weekends. Finish time (when work is completed) varies and may require overtime with notice. The General Warehouse associates will perform product selection, receiving and palletizing while adhering to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pick and pack orders per customer specification.
- Scan product as directed to capture required data.
- Sort, organize, repack, palletize, track, weight and break down various products to assist production as needed.
- Ship and receive product utilizing assigned material handling equipment.
- Perform various facility sanitation duties as required.
- Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISION:
None
RELATIONSHIPS
The incumbent is required to interact with employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F or in the warehouse where temperatures could get up to 95°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel. Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime with or without notice.
Education/Training:
- High School graduate or GED preferred.
- Basic Reading, Writing and Math skills.
Related Experience/Requirements:
- Minimum 6 months warehouse experience preferred, preferably in a food environment.
- Able to work overtime as needed.
- Must be able to operate and walk behind electric pallet jack and sit down or stand- up forklifts.
- Ability to lift 10-100 lbs. frequently.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is cool, wet and refrigerated with temperatures ranging from 35°F- 45°F degrees Fahrenheit in the coolers; 10°F to +10°F degrees Fahrenheit in the freezers or could get up to 95°F degrees Fahrenheit in the warehouse.
Physical Requirements : Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:
OCCASIONALLY: 1% – 33% / FREQUENTLY: 34% – 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% – 100% or NEVER
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:
STAND CONTINUOUSLY
WALK CONTINUOUSLY
DRIVE FREQUENTLY
SIT OCCASIONALLY
LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) CONTINUOUSLY
11-20 lbs (Light) CONTINUOUSLY
21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) CONTINUOUSLY
11-20 lbs (Light) CONTINUOUSLY
21-50 lbs (Medium) CONTINUOUSLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
PUSH/PULL *1 FREQUENTLY
CLIMB/BALANCE *2 FREQUENTLY
STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY
KNEEL FREQUENTLY
BEND FREQUENTLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY
TWIST FREQUENTLY
GRASP OBJECTS *3 CONTINUOUSLY
MANIPULATE OBJECTS *4 FREQUENTLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY *5 FREQUENTLY
1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)
2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)
3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)
4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)
EOE** Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*
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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.
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US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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