Transportation Clerk

FreshPoint, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. in Hartford, CT is seeking an operations-focused clerk in the transportation department. You will perform regulatory compliance tasks required by the DOT and manage daily driver paperwork and logs to support safe, efficient deliveries.

The role requires 2 years of customer service and distribution/transportation experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license. Strong computer skills and the ability to communicate clearly are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of customer service experience preferred.
• 2 years’ distribution/transportation experience in a high volume operation preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

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.

Skills

DOT regulations

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Windows OS

Job description

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.