Transportation Coordinator

Perdue Chicken; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company that is a leader in premium proteins and innovation! As a Transportation Coordinator, you will play a vital role in dispatching shipments and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position involves daily communication with drivers and carriers, coordinating backhauls, and maintaining efficient operations. With a focus on organizational skills and a fast-paced work environment, this role is perfect for someone who thrives under pressure. Enjoy a competitive pay range and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Take the next step in your career with a trusted name in the industry!

Benefits

Medical/Rx Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability Protection

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in transportation or related field required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch shipments to fleet drivers and carriers using company software.
• Coordinate customer backhauls and maintain driver safety compliance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Systems Aptitude

Understanding of Transportation Operations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College Degree in Related Field (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Position dispatches shipments to fleet drivers and carriers using company software. The Transportation Coordinator communicates and advocates daily with drivers, outside carriers, and shipping facilities and assists with maintaining driver safety compliance eligibility.

Hours of Work: Mon-Fri, first shift

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Perform daily dispatch function to maintain route compliance and maximize driver weekly shipments and miles.
2. Coordinate internal and external customer backhauls.
3. Communicate to internal and external customers including answering drivers, carrier, and plant daily calls and messaging.
4. Assist fleet supervisors with maintaining driver safety compliance eligibility; routing drivers for random DOT drug tests, DOT physicals, and meetings as necessary.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience Requirements

1. 2-3 years’ experience in transportation or a related field. Strong organizational and time management skills.
2. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
3. Strong systems aptitude and must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Outlook, Word, and Excel.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5. Understanding of Transportation Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Experience Preferred

College degree in a related field preferred.

Pay range

This position has a target wage of $20.80 - $26.00 per hour, based on shift, experience, and qualifications, with an annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available.

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.