Transportation Coordinator

US Foods; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; 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 Transportation Coordinator to support transportation and logistics by clerical tasks and backhauls. The role involves handling driver, sales rep, and customer inquiries, and using Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos to generate reports such as attendance and backhaul spreadsheets.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in warehouse admin, strong communication and math skills, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years in warehouse administrative or clerical work.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Proficient with basic office software and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Handle transportation and backhaul related clerical tasks.
• Create and update reports using Excel and other tools.
• Coordinate with drivers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in damages/shorts process and paperwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Mathematical/analytical ability

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

Access

Outlook

Job description

## Transportation CoordinatorApplylocations: Georgia GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R281527ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin 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.**Come Join Our Team!****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**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.**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 FREQUENTLYWALK FREQUENTLYDRIVE VEHICLE N/ASIT FREQUENTLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/AOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/ACARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/AOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/APUSH/PULL\*1 OCCASIONALLYCLIMB/BALANCE\*2 OCCASIONALLYSTOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLYKNEEL OCCASIONALLYBEND OCCASIONALLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLYTWIST OCCASIONALLYGRASP OBJECTS\*3 FREQUENTLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS\*4 FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY\*5 FREQUENTLY1 (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$18 - $28**\*\*\*EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\*\*\***