Night Warehouse Loader

Smart Foodservice Stores; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods in Norwich, CT is hiring for a loading dock associate to prepare outbound orders for tractor trailers. You will inspect trailers, build and wrap pallets, verify labels, and ensure load diagrams are completed accurately.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, at least one year of warehouse experience, pallet jack certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-temperature environment. Weekly pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year warehouse experience preferred.
• Pallet jack certification required.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to read load diagrams.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Team oriented and able to get along with others.

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• Verify header labels on all pallets and check for damaged or outdated product before loading.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

Skills

Pallet jack certified

Attention to detail

Load diagrams

Basic math

Teamwork

Warehouse experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

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 & LOCATION

• Sunday- Thursday. 6:30 PM Start Time - until work finished
• Norwich CT

BENEFITS DAY ONE

From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later!

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

Internal: Selectors, Leads/Supervisors, and Drivers

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

Compensation 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.

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