Warehouse Coordinator at US Foods

Marrero, Louisiana, United States

US Foods Logo
$43,680 – $52,000Compensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Foodservice Distribution, Logistics, WarehousingIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED/equivalent
  • Minimum of two years of experience in warehouse & delivery procedures
  • 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 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
  • Preferred experience in SAE, Truck Builder, Red Prairie, Kronos, Incentive/Component Pay, Road Net, XATA, Shopfax, Tandem, PowerDock equipment inventories, and warranties

Responsibilities

  • Perform activities that support inbound, outbound, and general warehouse operations to ensure timely delivery and scheduling of freight and proper distribution of warehouse items
  • Data entry, preparation and distribution of reports, and record maintenance
  • Prepare and process 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
  • Schedule receiving appointments with vendors for all inbound freight
  • Other duties as assigned by manager

Skills

data entry
report preparation
record maintenance
warehouse operations
freight scheduling
inventory distribution

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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