Truck Builder

US Foods; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods seeks a Truck Builder to ensure efficient layout and assembly of each trailer load, optimizing the number of cases per truck while facilitating loading and unloading.

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 10AM-6:30PM, 40 hours/week with limited OT. Base pay ranges $19-$30 hourly plus overtime. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills with a good knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of limited scope.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.
• Education High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Use Truck Builder software to layout and assemble each trailer.
• Analyze the output to ensure that loads are built to maximize both safety and efficiency while loading and unloading product.
• Maintain equipment and ensure the proper supply of all necessary materials to facilitate successful loading and unloading processes.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Respond to all driver concerns regarding loads built with Truck Builder.
• Adjust loads as necessary to address concerns and maximize efficiency.
• Assist in loading trailers as needed to meet daily production goals.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Effective communication

Math/analytical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Truck Builder software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Truck Builder

The Truck Builder will ensure the efficient layout and assembly of each Truck Builder load to optimize the number of cases per truck leaving the division and make loading and unloading as efficient as possible.

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 10AM-6:30PM 40HRS/WK- limited OT

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 $19 and $30. This role will also receive overtime compensation.

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use Truck Builder software to layout and assemble each trailer.
• Analyze the output to ensure that loads are built to maximize both safety and efficiency while loading and unloading product.
• Maintain equipment and ensure the proper supply of all necessary materials to facilitate successful loading and unloading processes.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Respond to all driver concerns regarding loads built with Truck Builder.
• Adjust loads as necessary to address concerns and maximize efficiency.
• Assist in loading trailers as needed to meet daily production goals.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION: N/A RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Selectors, drivers, clerks, managers External: Customers, sales

Work Environment

Work will take place at a desk in an office environment and within normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Related Experience/Requirements: N/A
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills with a good knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of limited scope.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.
• Education High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in a warehouse preferred.
• Certifications/Training Experience with Truck Builder software preferred.

Physical Qualifications

• 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:
• STAND OCCASIONALLY
• WALK OCCASIONALLY
• DRIVE VEHICLE N/A
• SIT OCCASIONALLY
• LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
• CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A
• PUSH/PULL*1 OCCASIONALLY
• CLIMB/BALANCE*2 OCCASIONALLY
• STOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLY
• KNEEL OCCASIONALLY
• BEND FREQUENTLY
• REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY
• TWIST FREQUENTLY
• GRASP OBJECTS*3 OCCASIONALLY
• MANIPULATE OBJECTS*4 OCCASIONALLY
• MANUAL DEXTERITY*5 OCCASIONALLY
• 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)

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.

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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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