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BASIC PURPOSEPerforms the daytime warehouse functions: receives inbound product from vendors, tags and records product, restocks product into the pick and reserve slots and replenishes pick slots by letting down product from the reserve slots. This makes sure that the division maintains proper inventory levels and that the inventory is in place for fast and accurate selection during the night shift. Such selection is key for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Check inbound product identification against invoices and receiving paperwork to insure correct pack/size, quantity, product quality and temperature, pallet ti/hi, etc.
Check temperature of all inbound frozen and refrigerated products to ensure proper temperatures and compliance to U.S. Foodservice’s food safety and RRE requirements.
Verify quantity of each product to insure physical count agrees with shipping and receiving documentation; report any variances so that inventory levels are accurately adjusted in system. Move received product from the dock into the proper warehouse slots using forklift, pallet jack and hi-low.
Completes required paperwork for daily receiving, as per U.S. Foodservice, USDA and SOX requirements; sign and date to authenticate products received are placed into inventory.
Transport pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and insures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when product is selected.
Replenish pick slots with product from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection.
Record all product, equipment and warehouse damage.
Maintain the cleanliness of aisles by removing any debris from floor and racks
Follow safety policies and practices at all times
SUPERVISION
N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Day Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control Clerk, Procurement Associates,
External: Outside Drivers, Lumper services
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Related Experience: Previous warehouse experience preferred; experience with pallet jack or high lift preferred; Foodservice experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to read and write legibly, basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide), good verbal communication skills; basic computer skills; Certification in warehouse equipment. Strong ability to get along with others. Must be able to understand Voxware commands.
Physical Requirements:
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. SIT Occasionally
2. STAND Continuously
3. WALK Frequently
4. DRIVE Frequently: Pallet Jack
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally (up to 80 lbs.)
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Never
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. Push/pull Continuously
Item: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, pallets
2. Climb/balance Occasionally
Item: In and out of pallet jack 9inch step
3. Stoop/squat Occasionally
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Occasionally
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Frequently
Type: Boxes, pallet jack controls, mouse, temperature gage
8. Manipulate objects Frequently
type: Hand/Power Tools, Parts
9. Twisting Occasionally
Twists torso while driving the pallet jack to look for obstructions and/ or other
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Skills Required
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous warehouse experience
- Experience with pallet jack or high lift
- Foodservice experience
- Able to read and write legibly
- Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Good verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Certification in warehouse equipment
- Ability to understand Voxware commands
- Ability to operate forklift and powered industrial equipment (pallet jack, hi-low)
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs occasionally
- Ability to push/pull continuously and perform frequent walking/standing
- Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, bend occasionally
US Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about US Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by US Foods.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options and day-one eligibility in many roles is highlighted as a relative strong point. Union agreements and company materials reinforce that health coverage is a core part of the total rewards package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives such as overtime, case/stop pay, and uncapped commissions often boost earnings in delivery, warehouse, and sales roles. Earnings can rise notably when hours are heavy or targets are met.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is standard, and recent union contracts add pension coverage in some locations. Together these programs support longer-term financial security.
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What We Do
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