Sr Warehouse Coordinator

US Foods

Jake's Finer Foods, Houston, Texas
Local
$43,680+/yr
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Posted 1 weeks ago

What to Expect

This is a full_time Local position with US Foods in Jake's Finer Foods, Houston, Texas. The position pays $43,680+/yr.

Job Description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! BECOME A US FOODS® SR COORDINATOR! Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00am-5:00pm. Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership. 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. 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. Escalate to the warehouse team when operations are out of compliance. 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. Highlight results to managers and support efforts to increase metrics. Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates. Other duties as assigned by manager. Inbound: Schedule receiving appointments with vendors for all inbound freight according to warehouse capacities to optimize inbound warehouse functioning and assess how inbound freight functioning can be improved. Prepare and update Delivery Appointment sheet daily for receiving department. Optimize schedule over time to maximize warehouse efficiency. Manage inbound freight processes by performing inbound driver check-in and check-out and resolving or escalating any issues that arise. Ensure warehouse readiness for receiving by assigning receiving doors for inbound carriers. Prepare purchase orders for receiving and confirm purchase orders. Outbound: Support 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. Support efforts to minimize errors and returns with the warehouse team. Interact with warehouse personnel to solve selecting and shipping issues. Escalate issues to the warehouse team and work with them to prevent 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 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 of three years of experience in warehouse and delivery procedures required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication both verbally and in writing. Excellent telephone and customer service ability. Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail. Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of intermediate 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 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 $21.00 per hour. Benefits for this role 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 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 - $29 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Requirements

  • Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
  • At least 21 years old (interstate)
  • Valid DOT physical card

About Local Trucking

Local trucking jobs operate within a 100-to-200-mile radius, allowing drivers to be home every night. These positions often involve multiple stops per day, including deliveries to stores, warehouses, or construction sites. Local driving is an excellent fit for those who value work-life balance, and demand for local CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce expands.

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A Day in the Life

A typical day as a local driver starts at the company yard, where you do a pre-trip inspection and pick up your load or delivery manifest. You make several stops within the metro area or surrounding communities, handling pickups and drop-offs at loading docks, stores, and customer sites. The work is fast-paced with plenty of backing and maneuvering, but the trade-off is being home every night with weekends off.

Pros & Cons of Local Driving

Pros

  • + Home every night with weekends typically off
  • + No need to live in a sleeper cab
  • + Consistent daily routine and work-life balance
  • + Health benefits from regular meals and sleep schedule
  • + Growing demand from e-commerce and last-mile delivery

Cons

  • Lower per-mile pay compared to OTR and regional
  • More physical work with frequent loading and unloading
  • Heavy city traffic and tight dock maneuvering
  • Early morning start times (often 3 AM to 5 AM)
  • Higher number of stops per day means more paperwork

Career Path

1

CDL Training & Helper Routes

Get your CDL and start on local helper routes or ride-along positions to learn city driving.

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2

Solo Local Driver

Run your own local route with regular stops, building relationships with customers and dispatchers.

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3

Senior Driver or Spotter

Take on premium routes, yard jockey roles, or become a lead driver for your terminal.

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4

Dispatcher or Terminal Manager

Transition into dispatch, safety management, or terminal operations using your driving expertise.

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Trucking in Texas

Texas leads the nation in trucking employment. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Laredo (border crossing) are major freight centers.

Average driver salary in Texas: $50,000 - $75,000/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this local job pay?

This position pays $43,680+/yr. Actual pay may vary based on experience, endorsements, and miles driven.

What is the trucking job market like in Texas?

Texas leads the nation in trucking employment. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Laredo (border crossing) are major freight centers. The average truck driver salary in Texas ranges from $50,000 - $75,000 per year.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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