Transportation Operations Associate - Midshift

Mid shift:
Sunday - Thursday
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Payrate is $19/HR
SUMMARY

Ensure yard accuracy to maximize warehouse productivity by performing inbound and outbound gate verification activities for truck and automobile traffic into the facility's premises. Operate the Sysco Warehouse Management System (SWMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS) accordingly to support the gate verification activities. Direct all inbound and outbound carriers/drivers and visitors to the proper location at the facility. Perform all duties safely, accurately and meet set productivity goals and expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect inbound and outbound trailers for significant/noticeable damage, as well as any damage which may be relevant to food safety compliance such as dents, holes, cracked or broken door hinges, etc., seal integrity and reefer unit status (temperature and fuel level). Follow Preferred Work Methods (PWMs) for immediately reporting of any damages, seal discrepancies, low reefer fuel situations and temperature discrepancies.
• Act as the liaison between the carriers, drivers, contractors and the Sysco facility to ensure all personnel adhere to safety requirements and procedures to maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Supports food safety policies, standard operating procedures, and prerequisite food safety control programs that meet legal and quality requirements and industry best practices as defined in our Food Safety Commitment documentation.
• Report any issues with trailer refrigeration equipment (reefer) immediately to the carrier and/or Sysco management. When possible, resolve reefer issues to avoid loss of product due to temperature abuse (may include turning reefers on and off, priming, reporting low fuel levels or other error codes).
• Accurately check outbound shipments off the yard using SWMS, verifying correct trailer, seal, and temperature. Complete gate section of Outbound Load Form (OLF) verifying information on the trailer matches the outbound load form, and that the refrigeration unit is set to the correct temperature and is preforming as expected before releasing the driver.
• Maintain accurate yard data utilizing warehouse management system (SWMS).
• Utilize Microsoft Teams to add scheduled live outbound shipment trailer and status information in designated Microsoft Teams Log to ensure the warehouse is aware when live drivers are on yard. Communicate assigned dock door to driver at check in if warehouse has already assigned dock door in Microsoft Teams log before driver arrives or call driver down from designated area once warehouse provides dock door.
• Ensure all paperwork for outbound UUC freight forward has been scanned with the outbound load form for one-way shipments. If paperwork is missing, send email to designated warehouse DLs to request the paperwork.
• Monitor and maintain the "Pre-Cool" section of the yard. Advise drivers to turn on and set their reefer units as needed.
• Perform temperature/fuel checks and yard checks on dropped trailers as needed. Scan copies of the temperature checks to SharePoint or the required distribution list.
• Communicate and work effectively with immediate supervisor and/or lead to identify and resolve all issues arising from yard management activities and help to improve the process and accuracy of the yard management process.
• Effectively research, track, and resolve (or properly refer) documentation problems and discrepancies to supervisor or as appropriate.
• Properly record, monitor, and direct placement of drop, one-way, and dedicated trailers in and out of the facility to ensure all standards and compliance criteria are being met.
• Check inbound shipments in accurately using SWMS, verifying seal number, temperature, and reefer fuel level (if refrigerated shipment).
• Obtain inbound live drivers names and phone numbers upon check in entering accurate information into the Inbound Log. Send live drivers that are early for their appointments to the OTR lot or destinated area. Call drivers waiting in the OTR lot or designated area when the dock is ready for driver, providing dock door…