Sr Warehouse Coordinator at US Foods

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Distribution, Logistics, WarehouseIndustries

Requirements

Ability to perform activities supporting inbound, outbound, and general warehouse operations
Skills in preparing and processing routine forms, reports, and documents (e.g., inbound/outbound documents, discrepancy reports, stock/damage claims, time sheets, requisitions, shipping labels)
Experience communicating with internal and external customers, responding to inquiries, and researching information
Proficiency in collecting, tracking, and inputting data on operations metrics (e.g., shorts, mispicks, dump/damage, service level, associate overtime)
Capability to support training and developing junior clerical teammates
Knowledge of scheduling receiving appointments with vendors based on warehouse capacities
Ability to manage inbound freight processes, including driver check-in/check-out and issue resolution
Skills in assigning receiving doors and preparing/confirming purchase orders
Experience checking returns, credit slips, investigating picking errors, and assembling returned orders
Ability to interact with warehouse personnel to solve selecting and shipping issues
Proficiency in completing outbound paperwork and reports (e.g., for selecting crew, route loading, drivers, trucks)
Comfortable working in office environments and occasionally in warehouse areas including cooler and freezer sections

Responsibilities

Ensure optimal warehouse operations by preparing/processing routine forms, reports, and documents following standard procedures; escalate compliance issues to the warehouse team
Communicate with internal/external customers to support staff and customer needs; respond to inquiries and calls; research requests
Collect, track, and input data on operations metrics; highlight results to managers and support metric improvements
Support training and development of junior clerical teammates
Schedule receiving appointments with vendors for inbound freight to optimize warehouse functioning; prepare/update Delivery Appointment sheet daily
Manage inbound freight processes: perform driver check-in/check-out, resolve/escalate issues, assign receiving doors, prepare/confirm purchase orders
Check returns and credit slips; assemble returned orders for picking slots; investigate picking errors and missing products; support error/return minimization
Interact with warehouse personnel to solve selecting/shipping issues; escalate and collaborate on prevention
Complete outbound paperwork/reports (e.g., for selecting crew, route loading, drivers, trucks); update master storage report
Other duties as assigned by manager

Skills

warehouse operations

inbound logistics

outbound logistics

freight scheduling

document processing

reports

customer communication

inventory management

stock claims

shipping procedures

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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