Truck Load Planning Specialist

US Foods; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

US Foods in Norwich, CT is seeking a Truck Builder to optimize trailer loads and improve loading and unloading efficiency. You will layout and assemble each trailer using Truck Builder software, ensuring safety and throughput targets are met.

The role requires good math, analytical thinking, and teamwork, with a focus on accuracy and pace in a warehouse setting. The position offers starting pay at $29.00 per hour with weekly pay and benefits from day one, including health, dental, vision, 401(k)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
• One year of warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience with Truck Builder software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use Truck Builder software to layout and assemble each trailer.
• Analyze the output to maximize safety and efficiency during loading and unloading.
• Maintain equipment and ensure the proper supply of materials for loading and unloading.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Respond to driver concerns and adjust loads as necessary.
• Assist in loading trailers to meet daily production goals.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Communication

Math

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Truck Builder software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!BASIC PURPOSEThe 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.JOIN THE US FOODS TEAM!Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?$29.00/hour. Weekly PaySchedule. Sunday: 3:30pm until Finish; Monday-Thursday: 5pm until Finish.BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401 and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUse 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/ARELATIONSHIPSInternal: Selectors, drivers, clerks, managersExternal: Customers, salesWORK ENVIRONMENTWork 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 QUALIFICATIONSRelated Experience/Requirements:N/AKnowledge/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.EducationHigh school diploma or GED/equivalent required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSOne year of experience in a warehouse preferred.Certifications/TrainingExperience with Truck Builder software preferred.PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONSMust be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:FREQUENCY:STAND OCCASIONALLYWALK OCCASIONALLYDRIVE VEHICLE N/ASIT OCCASIONALLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLYCARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/AOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/APUSH/PULL*1 OCCASIONALLYCLIMB/BALANCE*2 OCCASIONALLYSTOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLYKNEEL OCCASIONALLYBEND FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLYTWIST FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS*3 OCCASIONALLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS*4 OCCASIONALLYMANUAL DEXTERITY*5 OCCASIONALLY1 (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)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 at $29. 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.#LI-AJ1Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$20 - $31***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***