Transportation Specialist-Logistics

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI); Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 22,303 - 31,767; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401k

Family-friendly work environment

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

A logistics provider is seeking a Transportation Specialist-Logistics in Mount Sterling, IL to manage delivery schedules, support teams, and enhance customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be detail-oriented, with knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. This full-time entry-level position offers a family-friendly environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule customer deliveries and supplier pickups.
• Update file maintenance systems.
• Support various teams on scheduling processes.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) provided pay range

This range is provided by Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.19/hr - $23.06/hr

Direct message the job poster from Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)

As a Transportation Specialist-Logistics, you will provide support to the Transportation Department in coordination with customers, suppliers, drivers, and other Dot/DTI employees.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Schedules customer delivery and supplier pickup appointments
• Enters information to update file maintenance systems
• Supports Customer Service, Replenishment, Routing, and Dispatch teams on scheduling related processes
• Provides excellent customer service to external scheduling contacts
• Participates in continuous improvement projects
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

YOU MUST HAVE

• High school diploma or GED
• Excellent attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience working in fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Administrative or clerical experience
• Effective professional verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Monday – Friday. Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Works in both a team environment and on individual tasks
• Utilize data analysis and interpretation

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Family-friendly work environment
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Ongoing training and development

Safety

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer

Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Distribution and Supply Chain

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Warehousing and Storage, and Food and Beverage Services

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