Warehouse Worker

US Foods; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is hiring for a full-time warehouse position at Chicago Stock Yards, Aurora, IL. The role involves picking, packing, data scanning, and handling a variety of products in a cool environment.

Typical shifts run 6:00 am–6:00 pm with overtime and Saturdays as needed. The job requires the ability to work in refrigerated areas and in a freezer, with provided PPE. Bilingual Spanish support is noted as available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F-45°F.
• Must be able to work in freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with provided apparel; overtime may be required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; basic reading/writing/math skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Warehouse experience

Ability to work in refrigerated env

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Location: Chicago Stock Yards in Aurora, IL

Schedule: Full-Time 1st Shift

Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm OT and Saturdays as needed.

Benefits Available

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 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 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.