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BASIC PURPOSEThe Coordinator, Slotting will support an efficient warehouse by assigning products to pick and reserve slots and performing clerical and warehouse slotting duties.
Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service
industry?This position will relocation to Plainfield, IL by mid 2027.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday
8AM- 5PM
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $19 and $30. This role will also 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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html
US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize Manhattan software to slot products in all warehouse areas (dry, cooler, freezer, PIR) to promote a safe working environment, maximize warehouse efficiency, and minimize errors.
- Perform accurate slotting of new items as well as daily slotting moves to increase productivity and cases per pallet.
- Monitor, research, and respond to Slot Check inquiries to answer internal questions about item placement.
- Support Inventory Control to research and reconcile damaged product.
- Support daily replenishment priorities to promote warehouse efficiency and reduce spoilage.
- Perform regularly scheduled audits (aisle audits, rack labels, TI/HI, and pallet put-aways).
- Communicate daily with warehouse leadership about work status, receiving errors or safety concerns.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
SUPERVISION:
- N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: Warehouse leadership, Inventory Control, Replenishment, other warehouse personnel
- External: N/A
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work will take place both at a desk in a US Foods office-based environment and in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Related Experience/Requirements:
- Minimum two years of experience in a warehouse administrative or clerical position.
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
- Prior slotting experience preferred.
- Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.
- Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.
Certifications/Training
- XATA and Checkpoint experience.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
FREQUENCY:
STAND FREQUENTLY
WALK FREQUENTLY
DRIVE VEHICLE N/A
SIT FREQUENTLY
LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
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) OCCASIONALLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A
PUSH/PULL*1 OCCASIONALLY
CLIMB/BALANCE*2 OCCASIONALLY
STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY
KNEEL FREQUENTLY
BEND FREQUENTLY
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)
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Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
$19 - $30***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Skills Required
- Minimum two years of experience in a warehouse administrative or clerical position
- High school diploma or GED/equivalent
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Telephone and customer service ability
- Strong math, analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Strong teamwork skills
- Prior slotting experience
- Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations
- Knowledge of the geographic delivery area
- XATA and Checkpoint experience
US Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about US Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by US Foods.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options and day-one eligibility in many roles is highlighted as a relative strong point. Union agreements and company materials reinforce that health coverage is a core part of the total rewards package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives such as overtime, case/stop pay, and uncapped commissions often boost earnings in delivery, warehouse, and sales roles. Earnings can rise notably when hours are heavy or targets are met.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is standard, and recent union contracts add pension coverage in some locations. Together these programs support longer-term financial security.
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What We Do
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