Transportation Coordinator

US FOODS; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Fresno is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support dispatch and backhauls, performing general clerical duties and assisting in daily logistics operations.

The role requires at least two years of warehouse administrative or clerical experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office; exposure to Omnitracs and Kronos is a plus. Work hours are Monday to Friday, with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience in warehouse administrative or clerical role.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation and logistics functions through clerical tasks and assisting in backhauls.
• Answer incoming calls and resolve driver, sales rep, and customer issues; communicate route updates to drivers.
• Create, update, and communicate reports using Excel and other systems for transportation operations.
• Assist in damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers and completing related paperwork.
• Coordinate backhaul scheduling and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Effective communication

Telephone skills

Customer service

Math skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

XATA

Manhattan

PowerDock

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE

The Coordinator, Transportation will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and assisting in backhauls.

This role may also receive overtime compensation.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include but are not limited to transportation, and/or logistics and backhaul functions.

Transportation

• Answer all incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative and customer issues as needed. Communicate with drivers any updates to their routes.
• Utilize software (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc) to create, update, and communicate various reports and files for proper transportation functioning. Examples include attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, driver key log, trailer temp log, transportation route update, network update, and other transportation metrics.
• Assist in the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers to find a resolution. Complete associated paperwork involved in damages and shorts.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Backhaul and Logistics

• Communicate key information to the proper recipient to support backhaul and transportation operations (including, but not limited to, the arrival of backhauls, daily dispatch information, backhaul scheduling/rescheduling, service updates to Omnitracs, abnormalities/delivery issues, etc).
• Support in logistics operations by assisting in scheduling all pick up appointments for backhaul orders and vendors for the division. Complete related paperwork and communicate backhaul and logistic information when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits: Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

SUPERVISION

• N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, drivers
• External: Vendors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work will take place at a desk in a US Foods office-based environment but may occasionally require work in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Minimum two years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills with a good knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of limited scope.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.

Education

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.
• Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.

Certifications/Training

• Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic preferred.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND FREQUENTLY

WALK FREQUENTLY

DRIVE VEHICLE N/A

SIT FREQUENTLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

PUSH/PULL*1 OCCASIONALLY

CLIMB/BALANCE*2 OCCASIONALLY

STOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL OCCASIONALLY

BEND OCCASIONALLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY

TWIST OCCASIONALLY

GRASP OBJECTS*3 FREQUENTLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS*4 FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY*5 FREQUENTLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$19 - $30

***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***