Transportation Clerk

FHLB Des Moines; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,063 - 31,519; Full time

Job summary

FHLB Des Moines is seeking a Transportation Clerk to perform clerical duties in the transportation department. Responsibilities include processing driver paperwork, answering calls, and addressing operational challenges.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with 2 years of customer service and transportation experience. Strong communication skills and knowledge of D.O.T. regulations are essential. Join us to help lead in foodservice distribution!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience preferred.
• 2 years of distribution/transportation experience in a high volume operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather and process driver daily paperwork and logs.
• Answer phones and route calls effectively.
• Research operation challenges and order supplies.
• Respond to delivery associate issues and provide resolution support.
• Process inbound freight paperwork weekly.

Skills

Strong leadership

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Knowledge of D.O.T. regulations

Proficient in Windows, Excel, Word

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Transportation ClerkApplylocations: Sygma Columbustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R256832**Company:**US3086 Sygma Columbus (The Sygma Network, Inc)**Sales Territory:**None**Zip Code:**43204**Travel Percentage:**0**Compensation Range:**$15.29 - $22.88The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.**BENEFITS INFORMATION:**For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com**JOB SUMMARY** This is an operations position responsible for performing clerical duties within the transportation department including maintaining all regulatory compliance as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). **RESPONSIBILITIES*** Gather, organize and process driver daily paperwork, logs, manifest, vehicle inspection, etc.* Answer phones, route calls and take messages.* Research operation challenges, order supplies, liaison between office and operations* Respond to delivery associate issues and provide support for a resolution.* Process inbound freight paperwork weekly.* Primary contact for any inbound freight issues.* Run daily reports for operations supervisors (i.e. observations, vehicle tracking, etc.)* Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervision or management.**QUALIFICATIONS** **Education*** High school diploma or GED required.**Experience*** 2 years of prior customer service experience preferred.* 2 years’ distribution/transportation experience in a high volume, route delivery operation preferred.**Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations*** Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets the company's insurability standards.**Professional Skills*** Strong leadership, analytical and motivational skills.* Knowledge of D.O.T. regulations.* Proficient written and verbal communication skills.* Expertise in Windows operating system and utilizing Excel and Word.* Understanding of Manpower scheduling.**Physical Demand** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.* The employee may have to lift up to 40 pounds.* Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close vision and distance vision.**OVERVIEW:**Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.**AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.