Transportation Coordinator

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. is seeking a clerical support professional to assist the Transportation Department with order processing and coordination across teams.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is essential to manage workload and communicate effectively with drivers and carriers. The role requires handling route documentation, invoicing elements, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) for daily clerical tasks.
• Experience handling orders and coordinating with warehouse operations is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork across departments.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders through internal systems to provide workload to warehouse.
• Dispatch loads to carriers and monitor load progress.
• Prepare route manifests, route packets, and net invoicing for orders.
• Answer phones and assist drivers and visitors with information.
• Check in drivers and process paperwork; multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Access

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Step into a rewarding career with the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We proudly serve over 43,000 customer locations with an extensive selection of 200,000 different products. Our dedicated warehouse associates play a vital role in supplying thousands of consumers with "better for you" food that nourishes families nationwide. From small family-owned stores to major retailers like Whole Foods Market, our reach is vast, and our impact is significant. Are you ready to contribute to a mission that enhances the lives of others? Join our growing distribution team today!

HOURS:

• Schedule: Sunday-Thursday (9AM-5:30PM)

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties and providing support to the Transportation Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.
• Process customer orders through internal computer system to provide workload to warehouse.
• Facilitate communication between transportation departments and other departments.
• Dispatch loads to carriers and monitors load progress.
• Preparation of Route Manifests, route packet, and net invoicing customer orders.
• Sort and distribute paperwork as needed.
• Answer phones to obtain information for incoming visitors and drivers.
• Check in drivers, provide instructions, and process paperwork.
• Complete any other assigned duties.
• Be able to multitask in fast-paced environment.
• Background check needed to approve pharmacy vendor and retail orders.

EXPERIENCE:

• Warehouse/Operations/Transportation experience preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Understanding of Safety guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of applicable computer system functions.
• Understands procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication/decision-making skills.
• Ability to interact with all departments and all levels of management.
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbents may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to type, file, grasp and fine manipulation; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbents may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.