Sr. Transportation Coordinator

US Foods; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Transportation Administrative Specialist to support warehouse logistics and backhaul operations. You will handle routine communications, prepare reports, and assist with route updates and scheduling.

You will work in an office setting with exposure to warehouse environments, using Excel and logistics systems daily. A minimum of three years in logistics/warehouse admin plus a high school diploma is required; strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of warehouse administrative or clerical experience.
• Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls to resolve driver, sales rep, and customer issues; communicate route updates to drivers.
• Use systems to create, update, and distribute reports supporting transportation operations.
• Maintain transportation metrics and logs (attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery windows).
• Coordinate backhaul and scheduling to minimize cost while maintaining compliance.
• Assist in training and development of junior clerical teammates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

XATA

Manhattan

PowerDock

Airclic

Job description

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday 6** :30 PM – 3:30 AM**

Salary: $25/hour or more based on experience - Paid Weekly

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, transportation, logistics, and backhaul functions.

Transportation

• Answer incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative, and customer issues; communicate route updates to drivers
• Utilize systems (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc.) to create, update, and distribute reports supporting transportation operations
• Maintain and track transportation metrics (attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, trailer temp logs, route updates, etc.)
• Complete damages and shorts process, including vendor/driver communication and documentation
• Support training and development of junior clerical teammates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Backhaul and Logistics

• Communicate key updates to support backhaul and transportation operations (arrival times, scheduling, service updates, delivery issues, etc.)
• Coordinate pickup appointments for backhaul orders and vendors
• Optimize routing and scheduling to minimize cost while maintaining compliance
• Complete all necessary paperwork and ensure accurate communication of logistics information
• Research new backhaul opportunities to improve efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment with occasional exposure to warehouse conditions, including cooler/freezer areas with temperatures as low as -5°F.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of warehouse administrative or clerical experience
• Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service and telephone skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Intermediate computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
• Ability to independently solve problems of moderate scope
• Strong teamwork skills

Education

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service regulations
• Familiarity with geographic delivery area

Systems Experience Preferred

Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Sitting: Frequently

Lifting / Carrying:

• 1–50 lbs: Occasionally
• 51+ lbs: Not required

Other Activities:

• Push/Pull: Occasionally
• Climb/Balance: Occasionally
• Stoop/Squat/Kneel/Bend: Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder: Frequently
• Grasp/Manipulate Objects: Frequently
• Manual Dexterity (typing, office equipment): Frequently

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 $25.00 and $25.00 per hour.

Benefits:

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 visit: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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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

$19 - $30

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