Inventory Control Clerk - INT at US Foods

Cookeville, Tennessee, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, Logistics, WarehousingIndustries

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of three years job experience in Inventory Control or other Clerical role in a Distribution Center setting
  • HACCP experience preferred
  • Computer literacy – MS Office, electronic inventory database, Windows based applications
  • Able to communicate effectively, written and verbal
  • Strong math skills
  • Excellent organizational practices with high attention to detail
  • Able to resolve routine problems of typical scope; analyze complex scenarios; prioritize job tasks of varying frequency; perform with limited supervision
  • Strong teamwork skills; serve as resource to others and provide inter-department support
  • Ability to operate and become certified on Powered Industrial Trucks (Pallet Jack, Stock Picker, et al)
  • Ability to work in environments between 0°F and 34°F degrees

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily inventory counts and audits and provide detailed documentation of results
  • Research transactions and exceptions to derive root cause and provide resolution
  • Request, prepare, compile and retain reports and records in printed and electronic form
  • Identify products in inventory database; identify code dates on products
  • Perform full range of Inventory Reclass/Transfer functions
  • Evaluate, verify and process Driver returned products
  • Reconcile Routes, Invoices and other documents
  • Process debit and credit adjustments while utilizing accurate reason codes
  • Perform related clerical tasks and audits to support warehouse logistics
  • Move and stage pallet loads with material handling equipment
  • Adhere to Company standards for Safety, product handling and Food Safety
  • Keep timecard record to ensure accurate time and attendance reporting
  • Adhere to Division Attendance Policy
  • Work in multiple environments, including office as well as ambient, refrigerated and frozen storage areas
  • Helps maintain accurate inventory levels and product quality by performing essential clerical functions, including records compilation and retention, computer updates and requisition preparation
  • Deliver timely and accurate inventory and adjustment records to support an order and shipping index that exceeds Customer expectations
  • Complete essential Returns & Refusals functions

Skills

Inventory Control
MS Office
Inventory Database
Windows Applications
HACCP
Material Handling Equipment
Data Entry
Auditing
Clerical Tasks
Reconciliation

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters
1853Year Founded
$340.5KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.
$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.
Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.
The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.
US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.
Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.
Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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