Warehouse Worker

US Foods•Buffalo, NY

12d•$27 - $28

About The Position

US Foods is hiring a Night Warehouse Selector to safely and efficiently select and prepare customer orders in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role involves accurately selecting products, palletizing and wrapping orders, transferring products from racks to pallets using order-selecting software, and staging completed orders for delivery. The position works in a multi-temperature environment, including freezer conditions. The posted schedule is Sunday through Thursday with a 6:30 p.m. start time; shifts are typically eight or more hours. The expected base rate is $27.30 to $28.05 per hour, with freezer selectors starting at $27.80 per hour. Eligible new hires may receive a $3,000 retention bonus. Overtime compensation, a retention bonus, shift differential, and freezer premium may also apply. Benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Requirements

Be able to read and communicate in English well enough to attend training, hold conversations, receive safety and job-related coaching, read labels, and enter information on reports if needed.
Be able to work night shifts of eight or more hours.
Be able to work weekends and holidays when required.
Be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from below 0 degrees to above 100 degrees.
Be able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product and move 1,000+ cases during each shift.
Be able to perform the physical activities described, including continuously standing and manipulating objects; frequently walking, driving a pallet jack, climbing or balancing, stooping or squatting, kneeling or bending, reaching above the shoulder, twisting, and using manual dexterity; and occasionally sitting.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience within the past six months in high-endurance or highly physical activity or work, such as lifting or transferring patients, sports or fitness, farming, or construction.
Experience selecting large-scale orders in a warehouse or distribution center.
Experience operating a motorized pallet jack or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately select customer orders, confirming products are correct and undamaged.
Construct and wrap pallets to meet productivity and accuracy standards.
Conduct pre-shift equipment checks and safely operate electric pallet jacks.
Transfer products from racks to pallets using order-selecting software.
Transport products to designated dock areas and shrink-wrap palletized orders.
Work with the team to maintain clean and safe aisles and return equipment to the charging area.
Perform other duties assigned by management.