Coordinator, Warehouse

US Foods; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods, a leading foodservice distributor, seeks a Warehouse Coordinator to support inbound, outbound, and general warehouse operations. The role involves data entry, report preparation, and record maintenance to ensure timely delivery and efficient distribution of warehouse items.

The position requires at least two years of warehouse experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office. Work will be performed in a US Foods office environment with occasional exposure to

Qualifications

• Two years minimum warehousing/delivery procedures experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Excellent telephone and customer service abilities.
• Strong math, analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills; proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access & Outlook.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking for scoped issues.
• Proven teamwork skills and department support.

Responsibilities

• General warehouse duties including inbound/outbound functions and report processing.
• Prepare and process routine forms, reports, and documents following standard procedures.
• Communicate with internal/external customers to support staff and customer needs.
• Track and input data on operations metrics (shorts, mispicks, damagers, service level); maintain records.
• Schedule inbound receiving appointments and update Delivery Appointment sheet daily.
• Assist night warehouse functions; check returns and credit slips and resolve picking/shipping issues.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Math & analytics

MS Office

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAE

Red Prairie

Kronos

Road Net

XATA

Shopfax

Tandem

PowerDock

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE

The Coordinator, Warehouse will perform activities that support inbound, outbound, and general warehouse operations to ensure timely delivery and scheduling of freight and proper distribution of warehouse items. Activities include data entry, preparation and distribution of reports, and record maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include but are not limited to general warehouse, inbound and/or outbound functions. Duties may vary depending on shift. General warehouse: Ensure optimal warehouse operations by preparing and processing routine forms, reports, and documents (inbound documents, outbound documents, discrepancy reports, stock and damage claims, time sheets, requisitions, shipping labels, etc.) following standard procedures. Communicate with internal and external customers to support staff and customer needs. Respond to inquiries and telephone calls. Respond to requests by researching information. Collect, track, and input data on relevant operations metrics to support tracking warehouse performance, including shorts, mispicks, dump/damage, service level, associate over-time. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Inbound: Schedule receiving appointments with vendors for all inbound freight according to warehouse capacities to support proper inbound warehouse functioning. Prepare and update Delivery Appointment sheet daily for receiving department. Complete inbound freight processes by performing inbound driver check-in and check-out. Ensure warehouse readiness for receiving by assigning receiving doors for inbound carriers. Prepare purchase orders for receiving and confirm purchase orders.

Outbound: Support night warehouse functions by checking returns and credit slips and assembling returned orders for proper return to picking slot. Investigate picking errors and find missing products. Interact with warehouse personnel to solve selecting and shipping issues. Complete outbound paperwork and reports including documents for selecting crew, route loading, drivers, and trucks received at night; Update the master storage report.

SUPERVISION

N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Operations manager, purchasing department External: Carriers, vendors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work will take place at a desk in a US Foods office-based environment but may occasionally require work in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years of experience in warehouse & delivery procedures required.
• Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
• 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

• SAE, Truck Builder, Red Prairie, Kronos, Incentive/Component Pay, Road Net, XATA, Shopfax, Tandem, PowerDock equipment inventories, and warranties.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for the 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 CONTINUOUSLY LIFT 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 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 OCCASIONALLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY TWIST OCCASIONALLY GRASP OBJECTS*3 FREQUENTLY 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

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

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EOE

US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

ADA COMPATIBILITY

US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

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