Warehouse Manager, Nights
Company: US Foods, Inc.
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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. • Lead and
direct associates to achieve accurate orders that are then staged
and loaded on the trucks. Oversee the preparation of the warehouse
for shipping or receiving on the next shift. • Monitor operational
information, such as "mis-picks" and productivity reports, to
ensure the entire shift meets rates and follows preferred methods.
Take action through coaching and counseling to correct behaviors. •
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. • Maintain
physical condition and safety of warehouse and equipment, including
preparing work orders for repairs and requisitions for equipment. •
Work with operations management team to identify sources of
inventory shrink and assist in development of an action plan.
Analyze the current operations and make recommendations to improve
on expense and cost control. • 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. • Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule
(MSS) and FSQA requirements are followed. • Effectively schedule
working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e.,
Microsoft Excel) • Other duties assigned by manager. 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. • Minimum of one year of
experience overseeing a workforce required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Broad knowledge of warehouse
operations, methods and procedures. • Strong leadership,
communication and people development skills. • Familiarity with
inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulatory requirements. •
Ability to interpret financial and operational data. • 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: OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 /
FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER JOB
REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY: STAND: OCCASIONALLY WALK: FREQUENTLY
DRIVE VEHICLE 1: OCCASIONALLY 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): NEVER CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): CONTINUOUSLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
PUSH/PULL 2: OCCASIONALLY CLIMB/BALANCE 3: OCCASIONALLY
STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY BEND: OCCASIONALLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY TWIST: OCCASIONALLY GRASP
OBJECTS 4: OCCASIONALLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 5: OCCASIONALLY MANUAL
DEXTERITY 6: OCCASIONALLY 1 (Drive Vehicle: Forklift, pallet jack)
2 (Push/Pull: Pallet jack controls, doors, product, pallets) 3
(Climb/Balance: On/off pallet jack, stairs) 4 (Grasp Objects: Pens,
telephone, computer mouse, paperwork, pallet jack controls, boxes)
5 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck,
paperwork, truck gate, straps) 6 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of
office machines such as copiers, printers) This role is also
eligible for a 10% annual incentive plan bonus. LI-BR1
Keywords: US Foods, Inc., St. Paul , Warehouse Manager, Nights, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Saint Paul, Minnesota
