Loader, Night

US Foods; Cookeville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a warehouse associate to load outbound orders into designated trailers, ensuring proper staging and safety throughout the day.

You will inspect trailers, build and wrap pallets, verify labels, follow load diagrams, and maintain a clean dock area while cooperating with selectors, leads, and drivers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one year warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load trailer and secure pallets per load diagram.
• Inspect trailer cleanliness and temperature before loading.
• Verify header labels and inspect damaged/outdated product.
• Build pallets per stops and ensure secure wrap.
• Submit load diagram and maintain dock area safety.

Skills

Pallet jack certified

Attention to detail

Read load diagrams

Basic math skills

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE

To load all the outbound orders into the designated tractor trailers in compliance with company procedures and standards. This makes sure the drivers have the product safely stowed and organized for maximum efficiency for the day’s deliveries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct trailer inspection before loading to insure trailer is clean, has the proper temperature and is ready for loading.


• Ensure all pallets are built according to stops and are securely wrapped to avoid damage during transport.


• Verify header labels on all pallets and check for damaged or outdated product before loading.


• Load trailer, ensuring bulkheads are placed correctly and are secured.


• Also, confirm load diagram is completed and submitted.


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

SUPERVISION RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Selectors, Leads/Supervisors, and Drivers External:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred.


• Related Experience: A minimum of one year warehouse experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be pallet jack certified


• Good attention to detail


• Ability to read load diagrams


• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)


• Must be team oriented and able to get along with others

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Comfortable working in a multi-temperature indoor/outdoor environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees required

EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

US FOODS COMPANY OVERVIEW

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.

US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here. 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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US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.