Truck Builder

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Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the food service industry?

At us foods, we are seeking a truck builder who is eager to realize their potential, grow professionally, and become valued a member of our family.

As one of the largest food distributors, us foods boasts a culture built on promotion from within, comprehensive training programs, and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.

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.

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

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)

Why us foods

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

$18 - $28

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