Transportation Clerk

FHLB Des Moines; Rocky Hill, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Connecticut, LLC is seeking a Transportation Clerk in Rocky Hill, CT to handle clerical tasks in the Transportation department and ensure compliance with DOT regulations. Responsibilities include processing driver paperwork, phone handling, and maintaining Driver Qualification files.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and about 2 years of distribution/transportation experience in a high-volume operation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 DOT guidelines (e.g., driver’s license status, Medical Examination Cards, Certificate of Violations, monitor MVR status).
• Monitor and review all driver logs and violations through the onboard computer system, Telogis.
• Run daily reports for transportation supervisors (e.g., Observations, Vehicle Tracking).
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Motivational

DOT regulations knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Windows OS

Excel

Word

Manpower scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Windows OS

Job description

## Transportation ClerkApply: Sysco Connecticut - Inwood - Rocky Hill: Full time: Posted Today: R267339**Company:**US0054 Sysco Connecticut, LLC**Sales Territory:**None**Zip Code:**06067**Travel Percentage:**0**Compensation Range:**$19.09 - $28.61The 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.**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.**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.