Transportation Clerk - SYGMA - Clackamas, OR

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an organized and detail-oriented operations professional to join their transportation department. This role involves performing clerical duties, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, and supporting delivery associates. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic team and help streamline operations, this position offers a great opportunity for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of customer service experience preferred.
• 2 years in distribution/transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather and process driver daily paperwork and logs.
• Respond to delivery associate issues and provide support.
• Run daily reports for operations supervisors.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Motivational Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of D.O.T. Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows Operating System

Excel

Word

Job description

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).

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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.