Transportation Admin 3rd Shift

Fresh Express; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service company seeks a Transportation Administrative Assistant to support their logistics team. You'll assist with onboarding drivers, process vendor payments, and manage schedules while ensuring compliance with company standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in an office setting, a background in business or supply chain management, and strong computer skills. Attention to detail and a positive attitude are essential for thriving in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in professional office setting in business or related field.
• Associates degree or comparable college credits in business, supply chain management preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel (Intermediate) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding new drivers.
• Process and monitor vendor payments.
• Accurately prepare and update reports.

Job description

1st Shift - Thursday through Monday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

The Transportation Administrative Assistant will work closely with the manager of the transport department to support the Fresh Express Network Transportation Department in the areas of processing vendor invoices and payments, and routine clerical and administrative functions such as, organizing, and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to our Executive staff. Uses business software applications to prepare correspondence, and reports.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding new drivers
• Keep and maintain drivers' files and ensure they are in compliance
• Process and monitor vendor payments
• Periodic interactions with external vendors
• Maintains communication with other groups
• Coordinate and perform a range of staff and/or operational support activities for the department; serves as a liaison with other departments and vendors in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems
• Accurately prepare and update reports
• Maintain & coordinate schedules for Department Manager, compile & submit expense reports, create reports & materials for meetings.
• Identifies and recommends improvements to processes, practices, or
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Complete other administrative duties as needed

Requirements

• 1 year experience in professional office setting in business or related field
• Associates degree or comparable college credits in business, supply chain management preferred
• Logistics or related field (trucking / warehousing) or equivalent work experience
• Must have computer skills (i.e., Internet, MS Excel (Intermediate) MS office
• Strong communication relationship building and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and
• High level of accuracy
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be proactive and self-directed with an ability to take direction
• Positive attitude

Other Information

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.