Night Transportation Coordinator

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Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 9:30pm - 6am

Starting rate: $23.00/hr

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Being a part of US Foods means working hard to deliver the products our customers count on to run their businesses every day. That's no small task. But we believe it's all about teaming up to find efficient solutions, tackling challenges head-on and nurturing a spirit of passion for the work.

We're looking for driven individuals who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US Foods family.

BASIC PURPOSE

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

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 preferred.
• Knowledge of our geographic delivery area preferred.
• Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic or similar preferred.

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 $16 & $25.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

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.

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

$21 - $33

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