Day Operations Coordinator

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The Operations Coordinator will enable distribution center operations by performing general office activities, responding to various inquiries, and directly supporting warehouse and transportation leadership as necessary.

We help YOU make it!  US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. 

We are looking for A Day Operations Coordinator who relishes the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. 

US FOODS® has a lot to offer:  

• US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded 

• We are committed to compensation and benefits that respect and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work. 

• Service recognition and employee rewards 

• Company with a history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training 

• Excellent Leadership  

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com) 

Main Ingredients of the Job! 

As a US FOODS® Operations Coordinator will enable distribution center operations by performing general office activities, responding to various inquiries, and directly supporting warehouse and transportation leadership as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Ensure optimal warehouse and transportation operations by preparing and processing routine forms, reports, and documents (inbound documents, discrepancy reports, stock and damage claims, time sheets, requisitions, DVIR’s, shipping labels, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, driver key log, transportation route update, etc.) following standard procedures.

• Communicate with internal and external customers to support staff and customer needs. Respond to general inquiries and telephone calls.

• Verify information and data to ensure market compliance with regulations and procedures.

• Collect, track, and input data on relevant operations metrics to support tracking warehouse and transportation performance (including shorts, mispicks, dump/damage, service level, associate over-time, trailer temp log etc.).

• Create and maintain basic charts, graphs, spreadsheets and databases to prepare for manager’s review.

• Monitor inventory level of office supplies and initiate purchase orders.

• Other duties as assigned by manager.

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 clerical experience 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.

• Perform cross-functional activities, and work on a varying schedule.

• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.

Education

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred experience in a distribution business environment.

• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.

• Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.

Certifications/Training

• Preferred experience in the following areas: SAE, Truck Builder, Red Prairie, Kronos, Road Net, XATA, Shopfax, Tandem, PowerDock, Checkpoint, Omnitracs, Airclic, equipment inventories, and warranties.

Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.  

BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER!  

​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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.