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Transportation and Warehouse Coordinator-August 2024
St. Louis
Aug 15, 2025
ABOUT US FOODS
US Foods is a leading food service distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and food service operators.
10,000+ employees
Food & Beverage, Information Technology
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About Transportation and Warehouse Coordinator

  ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.

  Join Our Community of Food People!

  BASIC PURPOSE

  The Transportation Coordinator will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and assisting in backhauls.

  JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM!

  Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

  Schedule: 1PM- 9PM, overtime as needed.

  We help you make it! Compensation range of $19-$22/hr. based on experience.

  Benefits on day one! Medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Duties may include but are not limited to transportation, and/or logistics and backhaul functions.

  Transportation:

  Answer all incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative and customer issues as needed. Communicate with drivers any updates to their routes.

  Utilize software (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc) to create, update, and communicate various reports and files for proper transportation functioning. Examples include attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, driver key log, trailer temp log, transportation route update, network update, and other transportation metrics.

  Assist in the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers to find a resolution. Complete associated paperwork involved in damages and shorts.

  Other duties as assigned by manager.

  Backhaul and Logistics:

  Communicate key information to the proper recipient to support backhaul and transportation operations (including, but not limited to, the arrival of backhauls, daily dispatch information, backhaul scheduling/rescheduling, service updates to Omnitracs, abnormalities/delivery issues, etc).

  Support in logistics operations by assisting in scheduling all pick up appointments for backhaul orders and vendors for the division. Complete related paperwork and communicate backhaul and logistic information when necessary.

  Backup to to night warehouse coordinator, router, truck builder.

  Other duties as assigned by manager.

  SUPERVISION :

  N/ARELATIONSHIPS

  Internal: Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, drivers

  External: Vendors

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The work will take place at a desk in an office 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 two years of experience in transportation or 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. ideally intermediate skills in Excel but we can train.

  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 logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience preferred.

  Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.

  Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.

  Experience with Roadnet and DesCartes

  Certifications/Training

  Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic preferred.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) 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 FREQUENTLY

  MANUAL DEXTERITY*5 FREQUENTLY

  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)

  #LI-KG2

  EOE* Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*

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  US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

  US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here (https://www.usfoods.com/content/dam/usf/pdf/Policies/HR/USF_CCPA_policy.pdf) .

  US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

  EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .

  EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .

  Pay Transparency policy statement is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

  US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

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