Will Call Clerk

US Foods

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Process customer will call orders in the warehouse and ensure product accuracy and quality. Manage invoices, assist with customer returns, and coordinate with transportation and warehouse departments to maintain efficient operations.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Will Call Clerk with prior customer service experience. Key skills include effective communication, basic computer proficiency, and problem-solving abilities. A high school diploma or GED/equivalent is required.

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® SHUTTLE DRIVER!

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

Schedule: Monday- Friday start time between 8:00am-5:00pm

Pay: $18.00 per hour

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. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Process customer will call orders in the warehouse and validate that the correct product has been selected and is damage free to enable the will call option for customers.

  • Manage the will call invoices from the prior day to ensure that all will calls that were not picked up or were cancelled are returned to inventory. Assist in handing out product to customers as necessary.

  • Assist customers with alternative product for any out-of-stock item they need.

  • Assist and process all inbound and outbound couriers (Fedex, UPS, Airborne, Bus, DHL).

  • Manage all necessary product returns from customers to maintain proper customer service.

  • Maintain cleanliness of will call outer area, office, cooler, and freezer to manage the appearance of each space for customer satisfaction.

  • Coordinate with the transportation department on any inter-branch will calls or deliveries and any opportunities for the JIT truck to support internal operations.

  • Other duties as assigned by manager.

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Internal: Transportations staff and managers, warehouse staff and managers, sales teams

  • External: Customers participating in will call, vendors and couriers both inbound and outbound

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The work will take place in a US Foods office-based environment, and both indoor environments in a warehouse and outdoor environments just outside the warehouse. Normal warehouse environments include cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees. Outdoor environments will vary on location.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Related Experience/Requirements:

  • Prior customer service experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Effective communication both verbally and in writing.

  • Excellent telephone and customer service ability.

  • Basic math, analytical, and organizational skills with 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.

  • Conflict resolution skills.

  • 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 warehouse or will call experience preferred.

Certifications/Training

  • Leadership experience and knowledge of POWM / POSS system and PIR.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

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

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 14.66-24.43 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

$13 - $21

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

US Foods

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 associates 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, IL, and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more. ------------ Rules of Engagement Statement: We are proud to support community engagement on the US Foods LinkedIn page, and we're excited to see your comments, photos and videos. Please note that the views expressed by the community do not necessarily reflect those of US Foods. Before posting, please take a moment to read our rules for community content. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these rules. 1. Don't break the law. Content that appears to break the law or that advocates for breaking the law also is not permitted. 2. Be polite and courteous to everyone, even those you disagree with. This also means you may not post anything that is threatening, harassing, abusive, bullying, discriminatory, profane, sexually explicit, obscene, violent, gruesome, or similarly objectionable. 3. Stay on topic for this community and dialogue. Off-topic content may include but is not limited to irrelevant or out of context material, spam, promotional content, and links to third-party sites. 4. Follow LinkedIn's Terms and Conditions. 5. All posts must be by a real person and from a real profile. Content from fake or anonymous profiles is not permitted. 6. Our employees must also follow all of our applicable policies and guidelines, including but not limited to our Code of Conduct and Electronic Social Networking Policy.
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