Transportation Coordinator

Baldor Specialty Foods; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee discounts on Baldor products

Career growth and development

Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to monitor, direct, and support our Transportation team. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate transportation activities and work closely with drivers, carriers, routers, and operations staff to ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires 2–3 years in transportation and familiarity with DOT regulations. It offers full-time work at our Philadelphia location, with responsibilities spanning driver training, route data analysis, and

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in Transportation industry
• Some experience or exposure to DOT and safety regulations

Responsibilities

• Performs driver check-ins, driver training, and on-road training.
• Assists Transportation Manager with day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, including driver payroll and hours.
• Manage internal and external customer inquiries about delivery status.
• Oversee tracking and monitoring of temperature and excessive stop alerts.
• Oversee the research, tracking, and reporting of driver and route data via Transportation Power BI tools.
• Coordinates tracking of licenses, tickets, accidents and other safety data for drivers.
• Ensures maintenance of all trucks through post-trip inspections.
• Work with Transportation Manager to minimize operating expenses and ensure deliveries are efficient.
• Dispatch for Saturday routes, daily updates & day end reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Job description

• Location 7071 Milnor Street,Philadelphia, PA, 19135,United States


• Base Pay $22.50 / Hour


• Job Category Transportation


• Relocation Expense Covered No


• Employee Type Full-Time


• Required Degree High school


• Manage Others No

Job Overview

The Transportation Coordinator works under the direction of the Transportation Manager and contributes to the achievement of Baldor’s mission, by monitoring, directing and supporting Baldor’s Transportation team. This role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating transportation activities as well as handling any related issues. This role will work closely with various stakeholders such as drivers, carriers, routers and operations personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs driver check-ins, driver training, and on road training.


• Assists Transportation Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver hours and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring that drivers are compliant with DOT regulations.


• Manage internal and external customer inquiries about delivery status.


• Oversee the tracking and monitoring of temperature and excessive stop alerts.


• Oversee the research, tracking, and reporting of driver and route data via Transportation Power BI tools.


• Coordinates tracking of all relevant information on drivers, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents and other safety related data.


• Ensures maintenance of all trucks through detailed review of post-trip inspections.


• Works in conjunction with Transportation Manager to minimize operating expenses and to ensure all deliveriesareefficientlydelivered.


• Dispatch for Saturday routes, daily updates & day end reports.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 2-3 years in Transportation industry


• Some experience or exposure to DOT and safety regulations

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent

About Baldor

Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.

Baldor is committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and long-term success of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays


• 401(k) Plan with Company Match


• Company-Paid Life Insurance


• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage


• Employee discounts on Baldor products


• Career growth and development opportunities

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and employment status.

EEO Statement

Baldor believes in equal employment opportunity for all. We continue to build a culture of belonging where everyone is important within a more inclusive workforce and a better world. It is our policy that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status. Baldor will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.