Warehouse Associate - Stock Yards

US Foods; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job stability

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a General Warehouse Associate at the Chicago Stock Yards location in Aurora, IL. The role involves picking and packing orders to spec, scanning product data, and organizing pallets for efficient production flow.

You will work in a refrigerated environment and may require overtime. A high school diploma or GED and basic math/reading skills are expected, with 6 months warehouse experience preferred, including operable pallet jacks and forklifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Minimum 6 months warehouse experience preferred, especially in food environment.
• Able to operate electric pallet jack and sit/stand forklifts.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic math

Reading/writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

THE STOCK YARDS STORY

We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

The General Warehouse associates will perform product selection, receiving and palletizing while adhering to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.

Location is at Chicago Stock Yards in Aurora, IL

1st shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm OT and Saturdays as needed.

Hablamos Español!

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.

SUPERVISION

None

RELATIONSHIPS

The incumbent is required to interact with employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must 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 ENVIRONMENT

The 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 NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY: STAND CONTINUOUSLY WALK CONTINUOUSLY DRIVE FREQUENTLY SIT OCCASIONALLY LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) CONTINUOUSLY 11-20 lbs (Light) CONTINUOUSLY 21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) CONTINUOUSLY 11-20 lbs (Light) CONTINUOUSLY 21-50 lbs (Medium) CONTINUOUSLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY PUSH/PULL *1 FREQUENTLY CLIMB/BALANCE *2 FREQUENTLY STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY KNEEL FREQUENTLY BEND FREQUENTLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY TWIST FREQUENTLY GRASP OBJECTS *3 CONTINUOUSLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS *4 FREQUENTLY MANUAL DEXTERITY *5 FREQUENTLY 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)

COMPENSATION

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 $19.00 and $21.45 hr. As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

BENEFITS

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

EEO/DEI

***EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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