Transportation Coordinator

Daniels Health; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare services is seeking a dedicated individual to support their transportation team. This role involves coordinating vehicle servicing, tracking driver activities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You'll play a vital role in maintaining high customer service standards while managing daily administrative tasks. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have a passion for logistics, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in transportation support and dispatch.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication between plant operations and field teams.
• Track driver activity and ensure compliance with safety legislation.
• Assist in improving logistics processes and quality assurance.

Skills

Transportation Support

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Logistics Practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Nextraq

Job description

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We are looking to hire an exceptionally passionate, multitasking and detail-oriented individual that is self-motivated and experienced in supporting a transportation team with daily administrative tasks.

What will your job involve?

1. Maintain inter-departmental communication between our plant operations, sales, and field operations teams
2. Using Nextraq, logs and other documents, track and monitor driver activity, such as excessive stop times, idling, speeding, etc.
3. Work with administration and production staff to ensure accurate and efficient creation of manifests
4. Coordinate scheduled vehicle servicing and address equipment issues to improve vehicle performance
5. Conduct regular vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness, cleanliness, and proper driver operation
6. Prepare and print memorandums for effective driver communication
7. Analyze route efficiencies to achieve cost savings
8. Ensure driver compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and address any non-conformance
9. Maintain high quality of customer service with minimal errors
10. Oversee the quality assurance of smart containers during loading and unloading into trucks before and after trips
11. Verify order accuracy by reviewing load sheets and ensuring correct quantities prior to shipping according to customer requirements
12. Assist in implementing new processes, procedures, and guidelines for quality and cost control
13. Support projects aimed at improving logistics processes
14. Monitor commercial drivers’ Hours of Service and maintain DOT compliance
15. Manage daily emails with vendors and customers
16. Assist the Transportation Supervisor with projects and tasks as needed

Requirements:

1. 2+ years of experience in Transportation Support and/or dispatch
2. Box truck driving experience required
3. High School Diploma or GED required
4. Strong attention to detail and multitasking skills
5. Effective verbal and written communication skills
6. Understanding of transportation/logistics practices and procedures
7. Knowledge of customer needs assessment, service quality standards, and customer satisfaction evaluation
8. Team player willing to contribute positively to the work environment
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Who are we?

We are a healthcare service company providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. Our focus is on delivering quality, safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, improve infection control, and lessen environmental impact. We dispose and treat medical waste onsite at our treatment facilities across the U.S.

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care