Transportation Clerk

Job TitleSafety is our #1 Priority: We maintain a strong safety culture.Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive pay, incentives, and bonuses, and reward experience.Leadership Development: We offer an emerging leadership program for all employees.Work Week: Our standard work week is Monday through Friday, with exceptions for critical needs.CDL driver development program and other promotional opportunitiesOrgill's Core Values: Customer Centered, Integrity, Teamwork, and ExcellenceMission: Help Our Customers Be SuccessfulServant Leadership: Serving our employees to create a strong culture of well being, life-work balance, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.Employee Activities: Appreciation cookouts, Family Day, product discounts, community support, extra vacation contest and other monthly activities.We're always looking for positive, energetic, and upbeat people to join our team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment Orgill may be right for you!Medical, Dental and VisionLow Premium/Low Deductible, Prescription Plan, Free TeladocPTO, 8 Paid Holidays, 401 (k) Plan with 4% match, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program, Disability Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Additional Life, Accident, and other coveragesCompany Overview: Orgill, Inc., founded in 1847, has eight distribution centers and three export consolidation facilities located across the country. Orgill, Inc. is an independently-owned company that distributes hardware and home improvement products to retailers across the United States and in more than 60 countries throughout the world. Orgill, Inc is recognized as an industry leader for its development of innovative retail programs and services that are designed to fulfill a simple mission: Help Our Customers Be Successful. We exist to serve our customers and our mission is the foundation upon which all of our services, products and activities are built. Orgill employees strive for the highest quality and endeavor to do things right the first time, constantly working towards improving everything they do. Employees want our customers to know that they can depend on us every time they do business with Orgill.Primary FunctionProvides essential support to the Transportation Department and Manager. Acts as the interface between Transportation, Distribution, Ryder, and our Customers. Assist in processing and maintaining paperwork and phone calls for the Transportation department. Assist with communication of driver staff.Specific ResponsibilitiesVerify all BOL for signature and confirm all deliveries are made.Process invoices for the Transportation Department and does administrative duties for the Transportation Manager.Maintains and updates Ryder files pertaining to repair, maintenance, leases and fuel consumption.Responsible for all facets of Orgill's trailer record and spreadsheet' Federal, inspections, PM's,Maintain all Transportation files including trip reports, fuel reports, HazMat endorsements, permit books.Assist the Transportation Manager with Customer Service add on's for truck runs.Evaluate Samsara ELD frequently to identify driver violations leading to a CDL disqualification.Responsible for Onboarding/Orientation of new drivers; reviews policies of Black Book, accident kits, drug and alcohol requirements.Handle all phone calls from customers, first point of contact for drivers, sales department and customer service concerning deliveries. Process C.O.D.'sMonitors all time cards, and enters all transportation hours and mileage into Kronos.Excellent, on-site attendance and predictability a mustAssist in gathering and processing of Transportation payroll to Human Resources for entry.Perform other tasks and duties as assigned in an efficient, effective and cost conscious manner complying with all company policies, rules and regulations. (*Non Essential)Report monitoring and notifying manager/supervisors.Lytx video alert monitoringAssist in coverage in the transportation office when vacations occur.Scheduling interviews, scheduling medical DOT physicals and travel arrangements and coordinating start dates for DriversKeeping Ten Street up to date with applicants and coding them and providing information to them to apply online.Fleetworthy compliance to ensure everything that is required has been completed and uploaded.Coordinating with HR Recruiter to assist in new hire drivers and orientationCoordinating with Travelers for Worker's CompensationAssist with Back HaulsExcellent communication to notify external customers of any communications on deliveries.Administrative work as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.Minimum QualificationsHigh School diploma preferredPreferred transportation experience and customer service.Must be committed to a high standard of safety and comply with all safety policies and practicesExcellent, on-site attendance and predictability a must; Be able to work overtime when neededDemonstrate flexibility with a can-do-attitude and be a team playerMust have strong computer skills.Good math and reading skillsExcellent customer service and communication internal and externalAbility to interact effectively with other departments and all levels of managementAttention to detail essential and demonstrated problem solving skillsExcellent organizational skills and ability to maintain records accuratelyDemonstrated ability to prioritize work and to meet deadlinesPrevious transportation experience and knowledge of DOT regulations preferredMust be able to read, write, and speak EnglishPhysical RequirementsMust have the ability to meet physical assessment requirements for this positionEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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