Transportation Operations Coordinator

US Foods; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Safety culture

Local leadership

Job summary

US Foods in Lexington, SC is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support daily logistics and backhaul operations. The role involves coordinating routes, communicating with drivers, and using software to generate reports. The position is on-site with occasional warehouse environment exposure.

Qualified candidates have at least two years in warehouse administrative roles, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and logistics tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in warehouse admin/clerical role.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Strong math, analytics, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle transportation and backhaul tasks to support operations.
• Answer calls, resolve driver and customer issues, and communicate route changes.
• Create and update reports using Excel and logistics software.
• Coordinate pick-ups and vendor communications as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Excel

Analytical

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

XATA

Manhattan

PowerDock

Airclic

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

BECOME A US FOODS® TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR!

LOCATED IN LEXINGTON, SC

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

The expected base rate for this role is $25.50 per hour.

Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.

Schedule is Monday through Friday 5:00pm-1:00am.

• Days and hours subject to change based on business needs

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.

Job requires worker to:

Frequency:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

STAND FREQUENTLY

WALK FREQUENTLY

DRIVE VEHICLE N/A

SIT FREQUENTLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

PUSH/PULL*1 OCCASIONALLY

CLIMB/BALANCE*2 OCCASIONALLY

STOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL OCCASIONALLY

BEND OCCASIONALLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY

TWIST OCCASIONALLY

GRASP OBJECTS*3 FREQUENTLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS*4 FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY*5 FREQUENTLY

1 (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.

• EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/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/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***