Warehouse Associate - Stock Yards

Salary$19 – $21/hr
LocationSY Aurora IL
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedAug 27, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Pick and pack orders per customer specification
Scan product as directed
Sort, organize, repack, palletize, track, weight and break down various products
Ship and receive product utilizing assigned material handling equipment
Perform various facility sanitation duties
Walk continuously
Drive frequently
Sit occasionally
Lift up to 100+ lbs
Carry up to 100+ lbs
Push/Pull frequently
Climb/Balance frequently
Stoop/Squat frequently
Kneel frequently
Bend frequently
Reach above shoulder frequently
Twist frequently
Grasp objects continuously
Manipulate objects frequently
Manual dexterity frequently
Adhere to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Short term disability
Long term disability
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Hiring process
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
About the company
Join Our Community of Food People!
THE STOCK YARDS STORY
We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.
About the role
The General Warehouse associates will perform product selection, receiving and palletizing while adhering to USDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations and customer specifications.
Location is at Chicago Stock Yards in Aurora, IL
1st shift
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm OT and Saturdays as needed.
Hablamos Español!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pick and pack orders per customer specification.
• Scan product as directed to capture required data.
• Sort, organize, repack, palletize, track, weight and break down various products to assist production as needed.
• Ship and receive product utilizing assigned material handling equipment.
• Perform various facility sanitation duties as required.
Requirements
WALK CONTINUOUSLY
DRIVE FREQUENTLY
SIT OCCASIONALLY
LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) CONTINUOUSLY
11-20 lbs (Light) CONTINUOUSLY
21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) CONTINUOUSLY
11-20 lbs (Light) CONTINUOUSLY
21-50 lbs (Medium) CONTINUOUSLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
PUSH/PULL *1 FREQUENTLY
CLIMB/BALANCE *2 FREQUENTLY
STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY
KNEEL FREQUENTLY
BEND FREQUENTLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY
TWIST FREQUENTLY
GRASP OBJECTS *3 CONTINUOUSLY
MANIPULATE OBJECTS *4 FREQUENTLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY *5 FREQUENTLY
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 (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $19.00 and $21.45 hr.
Benefits
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
Legal
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