Warehouse Associate

US Foods; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a General Warehouse Associate to pick, pack and ship orders in a refrigerated/flexible warehouse environment. You will scan products, reorganize pallets, and assist with loading, receiving and sanitation tasks while adhering to safety standards.

Typical shifts may include overtime; previous warehouse experience is preferred. You must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and operate pallet jacks or forklifts as needed. This role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Minimum 6 months warehouse experience preferred, preferably in a food environment.
• Overtime may be required.
• Ability to lift 10–100 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack orders per customer specification.
• Scan product to capture required data.
• Sort, organize, repack, palletize, and break down products as needed.
• Ship and receive product using material handling equipment.
• Perform sanitation duties and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Physical stamina

Work in cold environments

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Sit-down forklift

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!The General Warehouse associates will perform product selection, receiving and palletizing while adhering to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Pick and pack orders per customer specification.• Scan product as directed to capture required data.• Sort, organize, repack, palletize, track, weight and break down various products to assist production as needed.• Ship and receive product utilizing assigned material handling equipment.• Perform various facility sanitation duties as required.• Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned by management.RELATIONSHIPSThe incumbent is required to interact with employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner.QUALIFICATIONSMust be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F or in the warehouse where temperatures could get up to 95°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel. Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime with or without notice.Education/Training:• High School graduate or GED preferred.• Basic Reading, Writing and Math skills.Related Experience/Requirements:• Minimum 6 months warehouse experience preferred, preferably in a food environment.• Able to work overtime as needed.• Must be able to operate and walk behind electric pallet jack and sit down or stand- up forklifts.• Ability to lift 10-100 lbs. frequently.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment is cool, wet and refrigerated with temperatures ranging from 35°F- 45°F degrees Fahrenheit in the coolers; 10°F to +10°F degrees Fahrenheit in the freezers or could get up to 95°F degrees Fahrenheit in the warehouse.Physical Requirements: Must 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 CONTINUOUSLYWALK CONTINUOUSLYDRIVE FREQUENTLYSIT OCCASIONALLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary) CONTINUOUSLY11-20 lbs (Light) CONTINUOUSLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLYCARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary) CONTINUOUSLY11-20 lbs (Light) CONTINUOUSLY21-50 lbs (Medium) CONTINUOUSLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLYPUSH/PULL *1 FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE *2 FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLYKNEEL FREQUENTLYBEND FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLYTWIST FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS *3 CONTINUOUSLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS *4 FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY *5 FREQUENTLY1 (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 (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $18.00-$18.50/hour. 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***