Night Warehouse Loader

US Foods; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a warehouse associate to load outbound orders into designated tractor trailers in Norwich, CT. You will inspect trailers, ensure pallets are secured, verify labels, and follow safety practices to keep operations efficient.

The role includes standing in multi-temperature environments, with base pay around $24.22–$24.76 per hour and weekly pay, starting Sunday-Thursday schedule in Norwich, CT.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year warehouse experience preferred.
• Pallet jack certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trailers before loading to ensure cleanliness and correct temperature.
• Verify pallets are built and wrapped securely for transport.
• Check header labels and inspect for damaged/outdated product.
• Load trailer according to diagram and submit load diagram.
• Maintain safe, clean dock area and follow safety practices.

Skills

Pallet jack certified

Attention to detail

Read load diagrams

Mathematical skills

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEBASIC 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.Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.$24.22 hr.Weekly Pay!Schedule & LocationSunday- Thursday. 6:30 PM Start Time - until work finishedNorwich CTBenefits Day OneFrom affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later! Get all the details here.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and are securely wrapped to avoid damage during transport.Verify header labels on all pallets and check for damaged or outdated product before loading.Load trailer, ensuring bulkheads are placed correctly and are secured.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.SUPERVISIONRELATIONSHIPSInternal: Selectors, Leads/Supervisors, and DriversExternal:QUALIFICATIONSEducation/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 ENVIRONMENTComfortable working in a multi-temperature indoor/outdoor environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees requiredCompensation 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 between $24.22/hour and $24.76/ hour. As applicable, this role may 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.***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***