US FOODS

Truck Builder - Houston


Pay$17.00 / hour
LocationHouston/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R267180

      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.

      Sunday - Thursday shift starts 1PM

      Starting rate $17/hour

      Benefits Day One

      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 training base rate is $17/hour and after training will be paid component pay based on cases.

      As applicable, this role will 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

      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

      $17 - $25

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

  • About the company

      US Foods is an American foodservice distributor. With approximately $24 billion in annual revenue, US Foods was the 10th largest private company in America until its IPO.