Warehouse Coordinator

Smart Foodservice Stores; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to support inbound, outbound, and general warehouse operations to ensure timely freight delivery and proper distribution. You will handle data entry, reports, and record maintenance in a desk-based role within a US Foods office environment.

The position involves coordinating inbound receiving appointments, updating delivery schedules, and assisting with outbound processes while communicating with internal teams and carriers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in warehouse & delivery procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient data entry and reporting in warehouse contexts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process routine forms, reports, and documents (inbound/outbound).
• Schedule receiving appointments and maintain delivery calendars.
• Investigate picking issues and support warehouse staff to resolve shipping problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer/service

Math/Analytics

Organizational skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

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.

Become A US FOODS® Warehouse Coordinator

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

Schedule & Location

Sunday- Thursday | 12pm - 8:30pm | Fife, WA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

Related Experience/Requirements: Minimum of two years of experience in warehouse & delivery procedures required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• 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

Certifications/Training Preferred experience in the following areas: 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:

• 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: Box