Transportation Coordinator

Transportation Coordinator

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The Transportation Coordinator will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and analyze reports using numerous databases and systems.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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The expected base rate for this role is $26.00 per hour.

Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.

Schedule is a 5-day work week, occasionally working a 6th day.

Sunday through Saturday (days of work will be assigned by hiring manager)

Shift starts at 1:30am or later (8 hours per day).

* Days and hours subject to change based on business needs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Answer all incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative and customer issues as needed.

Communicate with drivers any updates to their routes.

Utilize software (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc) to create, update, and communicate various reports and files for proper transportation functioning. Examples include attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, driver key log, trailer temp log, transportation route update, network update, and other transportation metrics.

Review and sign Trailer Temp Logs daily and file.

Review daily log edits, violation tracking, cancelled stops, and unassigned vehicle reports.

Collect, track and input data relative to Transportation metrics

Create and maintain basic charts, graphs, spreadsheets and databases.

Prepare summary information for manager's review.

Prepare and update recurring and routine internal reports, collect and verify data

Check documents for accuracy and completeness, cross reference information

Verify information and data for compliance with regulations and procedures

Download data from multiple transportation systems; compile into report

Other duties as assigned by manager.

Format and filter data, freezing panes and creating charts.

Must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and be able to execute the following functions: Formatting documents, utilization of templates, adding and editing bullets and numbers and create and edit tables.

Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs

Must be able to resolve a variety of issues/topics of moderately complex routine nature with some independence.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Supervision

N/A

Relationships

Internal: Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, and drivers throughout the company in a professional manner

External: Vendors and external drivers

Work Environment

The work will take place at a desk in an office environment but will frequently require work in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

Minimum Qualifications Related Experience/Requirements:

2 years administrative support experience required.

Experience in Transportation, Warehouse or related industry experience is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must have good computer skills

Must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and be able to execute the following functions: Count and Sum, import data from proprietary software, so

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.

Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.

Certifications/Training

Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, and Kronos preferred.

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) 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 Frequently

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)

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $18 - $28.

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