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Production Coordinator - Stock Yards

US Foods · Aurora, IL · $17.00–$27.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you were the go-between for two departments that did not see eye to eye.

What they are checking: Ability to communicate well between departments, which is the core of this coordinator role.

How do you stay organized when production leaders, warehouse leaders and customers all need you at once?

What they are checking: Prioritization and calm under pressure in a busy production office.

Tell me about a time you caught an error before it reached a customer.

What they are checking: Attention to detail that protects customers and keeps orders right the first time.

What would you do

A customer calls asking where their order is and you are not sure. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they research the answer, take detailed notes and follow up instead of guessing.

When would you make a decision yourself, and when would you take a problem to your supervisor?

What they are checking: Good judgment about routine decisions versus problems that need a manager.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5:30 pm with overtime. How does that fit for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work the long weekday schedule this role requires.

About the work

How would you process incoming orders for cut meat products so production knows exactly what to make?

What they are checking: Accuracy in turning customer orders into clear production instructions, since a wrong cut or count is costly to redo.

How would you help track inventory moving between production and the warehouse?

What they are checking: Attention to detail in inventory records so product is not lost or double-counted.

The posting mentions verifying information for compliance with regulations. Why does that matter in a meat facility?

What they are checking: Awareness that labeling and records in meat processing must meet food safety rules.

What computer skills do you have for order entry and reporting?

What they are checking: Comfort with the office systems needed to process orders and keep records.

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The full job description

As published by US Foods.

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! The Production Coordinator will provide contact and liaison between various internal departments by performing general office activities. Process incoming orders; receive, evaluate, and respond to written or telephoned internal customer inquiries in a timely manner. Work within established guidelines in order to achieve the objectives of the service agreement consistent with customer expectations, company policy and profit and quality requirements while directly supporting production and warehouse leadership as necessary. Schedule: M-F 7:00 AM - 5:30pm (OT) Stock Yards Facility - AURORA, IL ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist Production Leaders with order processing and completion. Assist Operations/Warehouse Leaders with inventory movement between Production and Warehouse. • Communicate with internal and external customers to support staff and customer needs. • Respond to general inquiries and telephone calls. • Respond to requests by researching information and take detailed messages. May be authorized to make decisions on routine matters as delegated by the supervisor. Refer problems to supervisor/manager for resolution. • Verify information and data to ensure market compliance with regulations and procedures. • Collect, track, and input data on relevant operations metrics to support tracking production and warehouse performance (including shorts, mispicks, dump/damage, and service levels.) • Check documents for accuracy and completeness, cross reference information. • Create and maintain basic charts, graphs, spreadsheets and databases to prepare for manager’s review. • Maintain files, record keeping activities and confidential data. • Problem resolution on a smaller or less complex scale or in a liaison role. May handle or assist in a segment of a project. • Prepare and update recurring and routine internal reports, collect and verify data. • Other duties as assigned by manager. SUPERVISION: • N/A RELATIONSHIPS • Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with managers, employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner. • External: N/A WORK ENVIRONMENT • The work will take place at a desk in an office environment but may occasionally require work in normal production or warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Related Experience/Requirements: • Minimum one-year production and/or warehouse experience required, preferably in a food environment. 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. • Perform cross-functional activities, and work on a varying schedule. • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division. Education • High school diploma or GED/equivalent required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • One-year clerical experience • Computer skills, data entry and word processing skills Certifications/Training • N/A 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 CONTINUOUSLY WALK CONTINUOUSLY DRIVE VEHICLE N/A SIT FREQUENTLY LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY 11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY 21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY 11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY 21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A PUSH/PULL *1 FREQUENTLY CLIMB/BALANCE *2 FREQUENTLY STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY KNEEL FREQUENTLY BEND FREQUENTLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY TWIST FREQUENTLY GRASP OBJECTS *3 FREQUENTLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS *4 FREQUENTLY MANUAL DEXTERITY *5 CONTINUOUSLY 1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift) 2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer t1o 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) As applicable, this role may 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 . 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 $17 - $27 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***