Warehouse Coordinator

US Foods; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods in La Mirada, CA is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to support inbound, outbound, and general warehouse operations, ensuring timely freight scheduling and accurate distribution of items.

Responsibilities include data entry, preparing reports, liaising with vendors and carriers, updating inbound/outbound records, and assisting during night shifts as needed.

The role requires 2+ years in warehouse procedures, strong communication, math, and teamwork, with a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Two years of warehouse experience or related procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Strong math, data entry, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support general warehouse functions including inbound and outbound activities.
• Prepare and process routine forms, reports, and documents per procedures.
• Collect and input data to track warehouse performance metrics.
• Coordinate receiving appointments and prepare related sheets.
• Respond to inquiries and assist staff and carriers as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Strong math

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED/equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!BASIC PURPOSEThe 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.Schedule: Start time between 3pm to 5pmESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDuties 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/ARELATIONSHIPSInternal: Operations manager, purchasing departmentExternal: Carriers, vendorsWORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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 QUALIFICATIONSRelated 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.EducationHigh school diploma or GED/equivalent required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCertifications/TrainingPreferred 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 QUALIFICATIONSMust be able to perform the following physical activities for the described length of time:OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:FREQUENCY:STAND OCCASIONALLYWALK OCCASIONALLYDRIVE VEHICLE N/ASIT CONTINUOUSLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/AOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/ACARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/AOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/APUSH/PULL*1 OCCASIONALLYCLIMB/BALANCE*2 OCCASIONALLYSTOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLYKNEEL OCCASIONALLYBEND OCCASIONALLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLYTWIST OCCASIONALLYGRASP OBJECTS*3 FREQUENTLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS*4 OCCASIONALLYMANUAL DEXTERITY*5 OCCASIONALLY1 (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 or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$20 - $31***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***