Transportation Coordinator

Overview

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People! US FOODS is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. We are looking for a Transportation Coordinator who relishes the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS family.

Main Ingredients of the Job: As a US FOODS Transportation Coordinator you will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and analyze reports using numerous databases and systems.

SCHEDULE
:
Tuesday-Saturday early mornings 2am - 11am

PAY
: $23-$24 per hour

• 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.

• Excellent Benefits: health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

• Internal:
  Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, drivers
• External:
  Vendors

• 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 two years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position.
• 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.
• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

• Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.
• Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.
• Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, Power Dock, Airclic preferred.

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:
  Push/Pull, Climb/Balance, Grasp Objects, Manipulate Objects, Manual Dexterity.

Compensation
:
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $20 and $25. This role will also receive overtime compensation and shift differential where applicable.

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 :

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