Transportation Clerk

Ferraro Foods; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

Ferraro Foods in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Transportation Clerk to organize routes, coordinate with dispatch, and support drivers and customers. The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include updating dispatch sheets, maintaining transportation records in RoadNet, scheduling deliveries, and coordinating with various teams to ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work-related experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or dispatch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with dispatch to update daily dispatch sheets, manifests, assignments, and departure times.
• Maintain accurate route and transportation records in RoadNet and other systems.
• Prepare dispatch sheets for next day and confirm with Transportation leadership.
• Route new customers and coordinate delivery windows and special requests.
• Schedule delivery appointments for distributor customers.
• Communicate delivery times, changes, and issues to customers and teams.
• Print tickets for pickups and prepare reports for upcoming deliveries.
• Support routing and preparation for Friday and Saturday deliveries.
• Assist Receiving with scheduling inbound delivery appointments as needed.
• Review payroll reports and report absences, vacations, and sick time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Customer service

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RoadNet

Job description

Behind every delivery is a team making sure routes are organized, drivers have the information they need, and customers stay informed.

At Ferraro Foods, our Transportation team plays a critical role in keeping deliveries running smoothly and supporting our drivers and customers throughout the day.

We’re looking for a Transportation Clerk who’s organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Coordinate with dispatch to update daily dispatch sheets, manifests, driver and helper assignments, and departure times
• Maintain accurate route, driver, helper, and employee information in RoadNet and transportation records
• Prepare dispatch sheets for the next day and confirm assignments with Transportation leadership
• Route new customers and coordinate delivery windows and special delivery requests
• Schedule delivery appointments for distributor customers
• Communicate with customers, drivers, Customer Service, and Sales regarding delivery times, changes, and delivery issues
• Download and print tickets for customer pickups and prepare required reports for upcoming deliveries
• Support Friday routing and preparation for Saturday deliveries
• Assist Receiving with scheduling inbound delivery appointments when additional support is needed
• Review daily transportation payroll reports and report employee absences, vacation time, and sick time

The Ingredients for Success

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and stay on task
• Previous experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, customer service, or administrative support preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent work-related experience preferred
• Experience with RoadNet or similar transportation/routing software is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of the team that keeps our daily deliveries moving
• Work closely with drivers and teams across Transportation, Customer Service, Sales, and Operations
• Fast-paced environment where organization and communication make a direct impact
• Opportunities to learn and grow within transportation and operations

The Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Pay: $22.00–$25.00 per hour
• Position: Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, and additional voluntary benefit offerings

Ferraro Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM