Trucking Clerk

Katzman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Katzman Produce, a leading NYC produce wholesaler/distributor, seeks a Transportation Clerk to support clerical tasks, drive driver coordination, and customer communications. Open to detail-oriented admins with a passion for logistics and strong multitasking skills.

On-site role in New York with evening shift and health/welfare benefits. The position emphasizes accurate record-keeping, driver paperwork processing, and professional interaction with customers and drivers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative or clerical support experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.
• Previous customer service experience is a MUST.
• Flexibility in schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and administrative duties, including answering phones and filing.
• Maintain department record keeping and daily driver paperwork.
• Process pre-trip and post-trip paperwork with drivers.
• Keep vehicle registration and EZ-pass records up to date.
• Monitor GPS and driver whereabouts; assist with driver calls.
• Interact with customers professionally and provide updates.
• Support safety processes and other duties as assigned.

Skills

2+ years administrative experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Spanish (preferred)

Customer service experience

Job description

Katzman Produce, a leading produce wholesaler/distributor based in NYC, is seeking a Transportation Clerkto join our team. If you have previous administrative support and are interested in learning more about the produce and logistics industry we want to get to know you! Our trucker clerks play a pivotal role in our daily operations. In order to be successful you will need to have great attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to multitask and prioritize multiple tasks. As a trucking clerk you will also be responsible for company advocacy and continuing the development of our relationships with our customers. Customer Satisfaction and care is important and any escalated issues need to be communicated with our Trucking Manager and Director of Operations as necessary! You will be handling administrative tasks, answering phone calls, and handling back end organization for our trucking department. In this role you are also communicating and coordinating with all of our drivers and helping to provide updates to both drivers and customers.

While You Are Here You Will

• Responsible for clerical administrative duties, including but not limited to, scanning, answering phone calls, filing
• Maintain department record keeping requirements
• Daily upkeep and entering of all daily paperwork from drivers
• Process Pre-trip and Post-trip paperwork with drivers
• Maintain records for vehicle registrations, license tags, infractions, and EZ-pass accounts
• Monitor and track driver whereabouts on GPS
• Assist with handling driver incoming calls and requests
• Interact with customers in a calm and professional manner
• Provide accurate updates and information to customers when needed
• Maintain and initiate safety processes and procedures as required
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Who You Are

• 2+ years of administrative or clerical support experience
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Spanish speaking is preferred but not required
• Previous customer service experience is a MUST!
• Flexibility in schedule

What’s In It For You

• Experience with one of the leaders in the produce wholesaler/distributor industry
• Internal growth opportunities
• Leadership & Management training
• Comprehensive health & welfare benefits
• Being a part of a fast growing and dynamic company
• PTO & Sick Days

Physical Requirements

• You will be working in an open market exposed to the elements
• Our warehouses are refrigerated, so you will be walking in and out of varying temperatures
• This position is standing and moving around for 8-10 hours per shift
• Ability to lift 50lbs multiple times a day

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule: 9:00pm - 5:45am