Sr Transportation Coordinator AM Shift

US Foods; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Sr Transportation Coordinator for the Montgomery, AL area. The role supports transportation and logistics functions, handling backhaul and reporting duties to drive efficiency.

The position requires three years of warehouse or logistics experience, strong communication, and solid computer skills. It follows a Sunday–Thursday 3am–1pm schedule with a base rate around $25 per hour, paid weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent is required.
• Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls to resolve driver, sales rep, and customer issues; communicate route updates to drivers.
• Utilize Excel and transportation systems to create, update, and distribute reports.
• Maintain and track transportation metrics and DVIRs.
• Complete damages and shorts processes including vendor/driver communication.
• Support training and development of junior clerical teammates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Math skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

XATA

Manhattan

PowerDock

Airclic

Job description

## Sr Transportation Coordinator AM ShiftApply: Montgomery AL: Full time: Posted Today: R282890ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!BASIC PURPOSE The Sr Coordinator, Transportation will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and managing the backhaul functions in the division. The Sr Coordinator, Transportation will work to optimize all transportation and logistics processes to create maximum efficiency.## **Schedule: Sunday – Thursday 3am - 1pm**## **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**(Kept as-is but cleaned formatting for HR/ADA compliance)* 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): FrequentlyCompensation 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 #LI-CB1Compensation 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/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\\*\\*\\***