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Transportation Coordinator

US Foods

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE?

BASIC PURPOSE The Coordinator, Transportation will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and assisting in backhauls.

Responsibilities

  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties may include but are not limited to transportation, and/or logistics and backhaul functions.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • N/A RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, drivers
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

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.

Pay

As applicable, this role may also receive: overtime compensation.

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).

Benefits

  • 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 click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html .

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Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30 pm The starting pay rate for this role is $23.00 to $25.00 per hour.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY: STAND FREQUENTLY WALK FREQUENTLY DRIVE VEHICLE N/A SIT FREQUENTLY LIFT 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)

The expected base rate for this role is between $18 - $28 *EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status*

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