Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Discrepancy Report, Kronos Products, Mathematics, Metrics, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Purchase Orders, Shipping/Receiving, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Vehicle Driving, Warehouse Coordination, Warehousing
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties 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:
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:
FREQUENCY:
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: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)
This role mayalso receive overtime compensation.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
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US Foods
As one of America's top 10 largest private companies, we offer talented professionals outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development. We maintain a strong focus on growth in a high-performance environment.
That means your work will be challenging and rewarding. We conduct business in a highly ethical manner and maintain an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, safety and environmental responsibility.
As important, we encourage collaboration and value each member of our diverse and talented team.
US Foods is one of America's leading foodservice distributors to restaurants, healthcare and hospitality facilities, government operations and educational institutions.
We offer more than 350,000 national brand products and our own high-quality private label items ranging from meats to produce to frozen foods.
US Foods is based in Rosemont, Ill., and proudly employs about 25,000 associates in more than 60 locations.
The company is owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.