Transportation Coordinator

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Join Our Community of Food People! BASIC PURPOSE The Coordinator, Transportation will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities such as 75% payroll tasks and 25% invoice, other transportation admin functions, and assisting in backhauls. Shift Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM Pay Rate: $24.50 - $26.50 per hour, depending on experience Benefits available Day 1! 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: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties may include but are not limited to transportation, and/or logistics and backhaul functions. Transportation: 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. Assist in the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers to find a resolution. Complete associated paperwork involved in damages and shorts. Other duties as assigned by manager. Backhaul and Logistics: Communicate key information to the proper recipient to support backhaul and transportation operations (including, but not limited to, the arrival of backhauls, daily dispatch information, backhaul scheduling/rescheduling, service updates to Omnitracs, abnormalities/delivery issues, etc). Support in logistics operations by assisting in scheduling all pick up appointments for backhaul orders and vendors for the division. Complete related paperwork and communicate backhaul and logistic information when necessary. Other duties as assigned by manager. SUPERVISION: N/A RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, drivers External: Vendors WORK ENVIRONMENT The work will take place at a desk in an office environment but may occasionally 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: Minimum two years of experience in 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 logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience preferred. Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations. Knowledge of our geographic delivery area. Certifications/Training Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic 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) OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A 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) N/A 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 FREQUENTLY TWIST OCCASIONALLY 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 or local 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*** Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información. 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