Transportation Coordinator

usfoods; Georgia; On-site; USD 61,992,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Advancement opportunity

Job summary

US Foods in Norcross, GA is seeking a Coordinator, Transportation to support transportation and logistics operations. You will perform clerical tasks and assist in backhauls, with a schedule Tuesday–Saturday, 9am–5pm EST.

The role offers $23.00 per hour, OT pay, and benefits from day one. Responsibilities include communicating route updates, generating transportation reports, assisting in damages/shorts resolution, and other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position.
• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and resolve driver, sales, and customer issues; communicate route updates.
• Use MS Excel and scheduling software to generate transportation reports.
• Assist in damages and shorts process with vendors and drivers; complete paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Effective communication

Telephone skills

Math/analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

XATA

Manhattan

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.

Location

Located in Norcross, GA

Position Schedule

Tues-Saturday 9am to 5pm EST (6am- 2:30pm Saturday)

Position Compensation

• $23.00 per hour
• Over time Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits. Available on day one!
• 401K with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off and advancement opportunity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.

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

• 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 ro