Transportation Coordinator Night Shift
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What you'll do
- Prepare and process routine transportation and warehouse documents, including inbound documents, discrepancy reports, stock and damage claims, time sheets, requisitions, DVIRs, shipping labels, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch reports, driver key logs, and transportation route updates.
- Resolve operational issues or escalate concerns to the appropriate leadership.
- Communicate with internal and external customers to support transportation and warehouse operations.
- Research and respond to inquiries while ensuring timely resolution.
- Verify information and maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collect, track, and maintain operational metrics including shorts, mispicks, dump/damage, service levels, overtime, trailer temperature logs, and other key performance indicators.
- Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, charts, and databases for management review.
- Assist with training and development of junior clerical associates.
- Monitor office supply inventory and initiate purchase orders as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What they're looking for
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of three years of clerical experience required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational abilities.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other business software.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to perform cross-functional responsibilities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Nice to have
- Experience in a distribution or warehouse environment.
- Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service regulations.
- Knowledge of the local geographic delivery area.
- Experience with systems such as SAE, Truck Builder, Red Prairie, Kronos, RoadNet, XATA, ShopFax, Tandem, PowerDock, Checkpoint, Omnitracs, Airclic, equipment inventories, and warranties.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
BASIC PURPOSEThe Sr Coordinator, Operations will enable distribution center operations by independently performing a wide range of office activities, responding to various inquiries and providing resolution to problems, and directly supporting warehouse and transportation leadership as necessary.
Join Our Community of Food People!
We help YOU make it!
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 (Night Shift) who is ready to grow their career while supporting our transportation and warehouse operations.
Why US FOODS®?
Benefits begin Day One
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Strong safety culture
Career growth opportunities
Excellent local leadership
Schedule
Sunday through Thursday
9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Schedule and hours may vary based on business needs.
Overtime may be required.
Main Ingredients of the Job
As a Transportation Coordinator, you will support transportation and warehouse operations by ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining compliance, tracking operational metrics, and supporting daily logistics.
Responsibilities include:
Prepare and process routine transportation and warehouse documents, including inbound documents, discrepancy reports, stock and damage claims, time sheets, requisitions, DVIRs, shipping labels, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch reports, driver key logs, and transportation route updates.
Resolve operational issues or escalate concerns to the appropriate leadership.
Communicate with internal and external customers to support transportation and warehouse operations.
Research and respond to inquiries while ensuring timely resolution.
Verify information and maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Collect, track, and maintain operational metrics including shorts, mispicks, dump/damage, service levels, overtime, trailer temperature logs, and other key performance indicators.
Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, charts, and databases for management review.
Assist with training and development of junior clerical associates.
Monitor office supply inventory and initiate purchase orders as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Primarily office-based.
Occasional work in warehouse, cooler, and freezer environments with temperatures as low as -5°F.
What You Bring to the Table
Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
Related Experience
Minimum of three years of clerical experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational abilities.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other business software.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to perform cross-functional responsibilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a distribution or warehouse environment.
Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service regulations.
Knowledge of the local geographic delivery area.
Experience with systems such as SAE, Truck Builder, Red Prairie, Kronos, RoadNet, XATA, ShopFax, Tandem, PowerDock, Checkpoint, Omnitracs, Airclic, equipment inventories, and warranties.
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). The expected base rate for this role is between
$19 - $30***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
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