Transportation Clerk

sysco; Connecticut; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

Sysco Connecticut is seeking an operations clerk in the transportation department to maintain regulatory compliance and handle daily paperwork, logs, and coordination between office and field operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in customer service, and 2 years in distribution/transportation in a high-volume setting. A valid driver's license and strong Excel/Word skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of customer service experience preferred.
• 2 years distribution/transportation experience in a high-volume operation preferred.
• Valid driver's license with insurability standards.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize and process driver daily paperwork, logs, manifests, and inspections.
• Answer phones, route calls and take messages.
• Research operation challenges and order supplies; liaison between office and operations.
• Respond to delivery associate issues and provide resolution support.
• Process inbound freight paperwork weekly and resolve related issues.
• Run daily reports for operations supervisors (observations, vehicle tracking).
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervision or management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Motivational skills

Written and verbal communication

DOT regulations knowledge

Scheduling understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Windows OS

Job description

Company Information

Company: US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC

Sales Territory: None

Zip Code: 06114

Travel Percentage: 0

Compensation Range: $17.31 - $25.96

The 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

BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Pay Rate: $22.50

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, with the occasional need for weekend coverage and flexibility. Hours are from 7am until done.

Full Benefits!

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.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affrmtive 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.

Contact

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.