Job Description

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

:

N/A

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)