Truck Builder

US Foods

Posted 15 days ago

Full Time

Aurora, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Truck Builder is responsible for using specialized software to layout and assemble trailer loads to maximize safety and efficiency. They also maintain equipment, order necessary supplies, and assist in loading trailers to meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED/equivalent and basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. You also possess strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with a high attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.

Must Have Skills for ATS

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 SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE
The 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.

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service

industry?


The starting pay for this role is $25/hr.


Schedule & Location​
Sunday- Thursday I 10AM- 6:30PM I Aurora, IL


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 between $
19.56 and 32.59.


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. To review available benefits, please click here:
https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Use 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/A

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Internal: Selectors, drivers, clerks, managers
  • External: Customers, sales

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Work 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Related Experience/Requirements:

  • N/A

Knowledge/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.

Education

  • High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • One year of experience in a warehouse preferred.

Certifications/Training

  • Experience with Truck Builder software preferred.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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 OCCASIONALLY

WALK OCCASIONALLY

DRIVE VEHICLE N/A

SIT OCCASIONALLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

PUSH/PULL*1 OCCASIONALLY

CLIMB/BALANCE*2 OCCASIONALLY

STOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL OCCASIONALLY

BEND FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY

TWIST FREQUENTLY

GRASP OBJECTS*3 OCCASIONALLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS*4 OCCASIONALLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY*5 OCCASIONALLY

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.  The expected base rate for this role is between $19.56 and 32.59.


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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html


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Compensation 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

$19 - $30

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

US Foods

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 associates and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more. ------------ Rules of Engagement Statement: We are proud to support community engagement on the US Foods LinkedIn page, and we're excited to see your comments, photos and videos. Please note that the views expressed by the community do not necessarily reflect those of US Foods. Before posting, please take a moment to read our rules for community content. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these rules. 1. Don't break the law. Content that appears to break the law or that advocates for breaking the law also is not permitted. 2. Be polite and courteous to everyone, even those you disagree with. This also means you may not post anything that is threatening, harassing, abusive, bullying, discriminatory, profane, sexually explicit, obscene, violent, gruesome, or similarly objectionable. 3. Stay on topic for this community and dialogue. Off-topic content may include but is not limited to irrelevant or out of context material, spam, promotional content, and links to third-party sites. 4. Follow LinkedIn's Terms and Conditions. 5. All posts must be by a real person and from a real profile. Content from fake or anonymous profiles is not permitted. 6. Our employees must also follow all of our applicable policies and guidelines, including but not limited to our Code of Conduct and Electronic Social Networking Policy.
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