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Slotting Cordinator

US Foods · Plainfield, IL · $19.00–$30.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found an error in a system or report and fixed it before it caused problems.

What they are checking: Whether they have the attention to detail that keeps selectors from picking from wrong or empty slots.

How do you stay organized when you have a long list of slot moves and the warehouse supervisors need them done today?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize and coordinate with the floor so slot changes happen without disrupting picking.

Tell me about a time you had to explain a change to coworkers who liked the old way better.

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate slot changes to selectors calmly so the change sticks.

What would you do

A new item arrives that needs a freezer slot, but the freezer pick area is full. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can problem-solve slot space by moving slow movers rather than putting product in the wrong temperature zone.

Selectors keep running out of product in one slot before replenishment arrives. How would you fix it?

What they are checking: Whether they see that slot size or replenishment triggers may not match how fast the item moves.

This job moves to Plainfield by mid 2027. How does that fit your plans?

What they are checking: Whether they have honestly thought about the relocation the posting states, so the hire lasts.

About the work

Have you used Manhattan or another warehouse management system? Tell me what you did in it.

What they are checking: Whether they can work comfortably in the system the posting names, since slotting is done in Manhattan.

How would you decide which products go in the pick slots closest to the front of an aisle?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that fast movers belong in easy-to-reach slots to save selector time.

Why does it matter which slots heavy cases go in versus light ones?

What they are checking: Whether they think about selector safety and pallet building, with heavy items low and early in the pick path.

What do you know about the difference between dry, cooler, freezer and PIR areas in a food warehouse?

What they are checking: Whether they understand temperature zones and why product can never be slotted in the wrong one.

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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! 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) #LI-KG2 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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