Coordinator, Transportation

Giant Eagle; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Oklahoma to manage staffing needs for production and oversee dispatch processes. Candidates should have experience in logistics, customer service, and strong communication skills. This role requires a high school diploma and will involve administrative tasks ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years experience in logistics or transportation preferred.
• Experience in loading dock operations or dispatch is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Determine when additional workers are needed for production.
• Communicate with Union representatives for staffing needs.
• Oversee stock levels and work activities in transportation.

Skills

Customer Service

Logistics

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Transportation Coordinator helps fulfill production requirements by determining when additional workers are needed.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 1 to 3 years
• Experience Desired: Working in loading dock operations, dispatch, or distribution center operations in a unionized environment or logistics-related fields; 1 to 3 years of experience in customer service, logistics, or transportation desired.
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds
• Travel Required: None
• Age Requirement: At least 21 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Determine when additional workers are needed to fulfill production requirements.
• Communicate needs of temporary help to Union representatives; prepare driver bid sheets and direct bidding process to ensure prompt, expedient dispatching of trailers; and prepare tractor lists periodically during shift to ensure equipment availability.
• Oversee stock levels of equipment supplies and work activities of transportation personnel to ensure responsibilities are accomplished according to department procedures.
• Perform administrative procedures related to compliance with government regulations controlling motor carriers and commercial drivers.
• Record accurate information regarding employee report-offs to maintain correct attendance records.
• Maintain current, organized files of driver trip sheets and palletizing sheets for easy access to information.
• Ensure timely arrival of backhauls according to specific schedules.
• Answer incoming calls professionally; respond to inquiries and reports, and determine which can be handled immediately or referred to appropriate personnel. Take complete, accurate messages and forward them accordingly.