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Slotting Cordinator

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In-Office
Plainfield, IL, USA
30K-30K Hourly
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In-Office
Plainfield, IL, USA
30K-30K Hourly
Junior
Assigns products to warehouse pick and reserve slots using Manhattan software, performs slotting moves and audits, supports replenishment and inventory control, researches placement inquiries and damaged products, and communicates warehouse status and safety concerns. The role combines desk-based administrative work with warehouse activity, including cooler and freezer environments.
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BASIC PURPOSE
The 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***

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