Transportation Clerk

SYSCO; Jessup (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSCO in Indiana seeks a Transportation Clerical Specialist for the 3rd shift (Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu 8PM–4AM; Fri 10PM–6AM). This Operations role supports the Transportation department by handling driver paperwork, logs, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include processing driver daily paperwork, answering phones, maintaining DOT files, monitoring logs with Telogis, running daily reports, and coaching through Drive Cam events.

Qualifications

• 2 years distribution/transportation experience in a high-volume operation preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver License required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Windows, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize and process driver daily paperwork, logs, and manifests.
• Answer phones, route calls and take messages.
• Maintain DOT compliance and driver qualification files.
• Monitor driver logs and DOT-related violations.
• Run daily transportation reports and support coaching via Drive Cam events.

Skills

Leadership

DOT Regulations

Communication

Microsoft Office

Scheduling

Problem Solving

Telogis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Telogis

Job description

This is a 3rd shift position (Sun, Mon, Wed, Thur 8PM – 4AM; Fri 10PM – 6AM)

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather, organize and process driver daily paperwork, logs, manifest, vehicle inspection, etc.
• Answer phones, route calls and take messages.
• Research short on truck that driver's call in.
• Respond to delivery associate issues and provide support for a resolution.
• Create Driver Qualification files as needed and maintain all required documents in Supervision as required under the Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines( i.e. driver's license status, Medical Examination Cards, Certificate of Violations, monitor Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) status, etc).
• Monitor and review all driver logs and violations through the onboard computer system, Telogis.
• Run daily reports for transportation supervisors( i.e. Observations, Vehicle Tracking, etc).
• Daily monitoring of Drive Cam Events and processing them for coaching and signatures.
• Backup for New Driver DOT Training.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervision or management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent.

Experience

• 2 years' distribution/transportation experience in a high volume, route delivery operation preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid Driver License

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership, analytical and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the Windows operating system and utilizing Excel and Word.
• Expertise of Manpower scheduling.

Physical Demands

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.

• 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.
• May have to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.