US Foods Jobs in Illinois

Warehouse ManagerJoin Our Community of Food People! The Manager, Warehouse will ensure a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with warehouse associates, best in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations. They will use their experience in warehouse operations to manage personnel and drive efficient warehouse operations through the associates they lead, ensuring the safe, accurate and timely receiving and storage of inbound product or selection and loading of outbound product.

This application is available to active-duty service members eligible to participate in a DoD SkillBridge Internship. The service member must be within the last 12 months of their active-duty contract. This is an unpaid, non-benefit eligible internship position in partnership with the DoD SkillBridge program.

Essential Duties and

Responsibilities

Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate remains injury free, always. Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the warehouse.

Oversee and develop warehouse associates through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example. Discuss associate performance with Sr. Warehouse Managers and create plans to address gaps.

• Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient workflow.

Direct and supervise the work and productivity of associates within the warehouse department. Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.

Participate in building high-performing teams by interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Warehouse Managers. Review performance, coach on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.

On day shift, designate dock locations for inbound carriers. Ensure product is stocked in appropriate location in accordance with food safety and FIFO processes & procedures. Monitor replenishment activity to ensure stock is available for the shipping shift and to minimize the potential for "shorts". Oversee will call.

Regularly inspect facility for safety hazards and either resolve them or report them to the safety manager as appropriate. Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment.

Supervision: Direct: Union and/or non-union warehouse on-floor associates (Loaders, Selectors, Receivers, Forklift drivers, etc.)

Relationships:

Internal: Warehouse leaders and coworkers; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)

External: N/A

Work Environment

The work takes place in normal warehouse environments as well as in cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

Related Experience/

Requirements

Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse distribution required.

Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures.

Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulatory requirements.

Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).

Travel: 10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Education/Training:

High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses/

Certifications

HACCP certification a plus.

PCQI certification a plus.

Physical

Qualifications

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

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Grasp Objects: Pens, telephone, computer mouse, paperwork, pallet jack controls, boxes

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Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps

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Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $5$5,000 - $90,000.

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