Transportation Coordinator

US Foods; Yamato (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Boca Raton, FL to support transportation and logistics operations. The role involves clerical tasks, data collection, and report preparation, with a base pay around $26 per hour.

You will work with drivers, sales reps, and customers, analyze reports, and maintain logs and metrics using Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, and Excel in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years administrative support experience required.
• Experience in Transportation, Warehouse or related industry preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative and customer issues.
• Communicate route updates to drivers and coordinate with transportation teams.
• Create and update reports and basic charts/spreadsheets using Excel and transportation software.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!The Transportation Coordinator will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and analyze reports using numerous databases and systemsBECOME A US FOODS TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR!LOCATED IN BOCA RATON, FLReady to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?The expected base rate for this role is $26.00 per hour.Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.Schedule is a 5-day work week, occasionally working a 6th day.Sunday through Saturday (days of work will be assigned by hiring manager)Shift starts at 1:30am or later (8 hours per day).* Days and hours subject to change based on business needsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• 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.• Review and sign Trailer Temp Logs daily and file.• Review daily log edits, violation tracking, cancelled stops, and unassigned vehicle reports.• Collect, track and input data relative to Transportation metrics• Create and maintain basic charts, graphs, spreadsheets and databases.• Prepare summary information for manager's review.• Prepare and update recurring and routine internal reports, collect and verify data• Check documents for accuracy and completeness, cross reference information• Verify information and data for compliance with regulations and procedures• Download data from multiple transportation systems; compile into report• Other duties as assigned by manager.• Format and filter data, freezing panes and creating charts.• Must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and be able to execute the following functions: Formatting documents, utilization of templates, adding and editing bullets and numbers and create and edit tables.• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs• Must be able to resolve a variety of issues/topics of moderately complex routine nature with some independence.EDUCATION:• High school diploma or GEDSUPERVISION:• N/ARELATIONSHIPS• Internal: Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, and drivers throughout the company in a professional manner• External: Vendors and external driversWORK ENVIRONMENT• The work will take place at a desk in an office environment but will frequently require work in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRelated Experience/Requirements:• 2 years administrative support experience required.• Experience in Transportation, Warehouse or related industry experience is preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:• Must have good computer skills• Must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and be able to execute the following functions: Count and Sum, import data from proprietary software, so/equivalent required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.• Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.Certifications/Training• Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, and Kronos 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 NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:STAND FREQUENTLYWALK FREQUENTLYDRIVE VEHICLE N/ASIT FREQUENTLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/ACARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/APUSH/PULL *1 FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE *2 FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLYKNEEL FREQUENTLYBEND FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLYTWIST FREQUENTLYGRASP 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 minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $18.18/hour and $30.30/hour.As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***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***