Inventory exception clerk - semi automation

Aurora, ILFull-time$27.5/hrPosted Jul 15, 2026

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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Work with cartons and trays primarily received from the Automated Storage and Retrieval System. Utilize a computer and scanner to interact with multiple warehouse management systems. Problem solves system issues and quickly resolve to support operations.

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

Schedule:
Monday- Friday
6PM- 2:30AM

The starting pay is $27.50/hr.


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 $27 and $28. 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  

  • Manually remove cases from a tray and place onto a pallet, sending empty tray back into system.

  • Quality check cases which require a check for any reason including but not limited to Expiration Dates, Packaging Quality and Product Quality

  • Further inspect and address flagged tray maintenance issues; clean or repair tray before tray placed on takeaway conveyor and sent back into the system.

  • Print and apply new labels to correct label no-reads/errors on a tray to ensure readable by scanner.

  • Manually palletize trays of cases for exception customer order handling.

  • May utilize a pallet jack to move empty pallets from the work area to continue the flow of operations.

  • Maintain the cleanliness of workstation by removing any debris from the floor.

  • Follow safety policies and procedures at all times.

  • Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION:

  • N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Internal: Inventory Control Manager, Warehouse Management - Semi-Automation, Forklift Operators, Semi-Automation, Depalletization Associates, Semi-Automation

  • External: N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Onsite: Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -10 degrees to over 100 degrees required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Good attention to detail; able to read and write legibly; ability to interact with a computer and follow instructions; basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be team oriented and able to get along with others.

EDUCATION

  • N/A

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

  • N/A

LICENSES

  • N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous Inventory Control experience, including experience working with Warehouse Management Systems
  • High School Diploma or GED

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: OCCASIONALLY

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): 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: OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY

BEND: OCCASIONALLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY

TWIST: OCCASIONALLY

GRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: CONTINUOUSLY

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)

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

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