Transportation Admin Specialist

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI); Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dot Foods, through Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI), is seeking an Admin to support critical payroll and reporting functions across the transport network.

You will create essential reports, download systems data, and manage owner-operator payroll alongside a significant portion of driver payroll. The role emphasizes training staff on payroll software, documenting procedures, implementing lean practices, and collaborating with IT on new pay programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Tracks and measures key areas of significance in which Transportation is responsible for.
• Follows up on inquiries that require investigation and extraction of data from various computer systems.
• Documents procedures and creates work instructions for ease of training and education.
• Trains and educates the department on use of payroll software and processes; ensures payroll processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively to transportation leaders across distribution centers.
• Provides general support for staff within the department and internal and external customers.
• Serves on a variety of committees as assigned; attends and participates in professional group meetings.
• Works with the Information Technology department in developing and testing new programs specific to transportation pay processes.
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

As a DTI Admin, you will support the Dot Transportation Inc. Admin department through the creation of critical reports and system downloads as required, as well as managing the Owner Operator Payroll Process and a significant portion of the driver payroll process.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Tracks and measures key areas of significance in which Transportation is responsible for.
• Follows up on inquiries that require investigation and extraction of data from various computer systems
• Documents procedures and creates work instructions for ease of training and education
• Trains and educates the department on use of payroll software and processes; ensures payroll processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively to transportation leaders across distribution centers
• Provides general support for staff within the department and internal and external customers
• Serves on a variety of committees as assigned; attends and participates in professional group meetings
• Works with the Information Technology department in developing and testing new programs specific to transportation pay processes
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

YOU MUST HAVE

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Knowledge of Access and PowerPoint
• Effectively work independently as well as in a team environment

ROLE SPECIFICS

Schedule: M-F 8AM-5PM

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we've grown, we haven't lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We've had zero layoffs in our company's history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and-operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing

Safety:

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer:

Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.