Transportation Clerk

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Transportation Clerk

Location: Bolingbrook, IL

Pay Rate: $23.50 per hour

Schedules:

• 1st Shift | 8 MA - 4 PM
• 2nd Shift | 6:30 PM - 3 AM
• Monday - Friday

Driven by Safety. Powered by Reliability.

Looking for Transportation Clerk jobs in Bolingbrook where every mile matters? This opportunity puts your skills to work while supporting the businesses and customers that keep the economy moving.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Additional education in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation, or a related field is a plus
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and data entry systems

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in customer service, transportation, logistics, dispatch, or office administration
• Experience with accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, billing, and reporting preferred
• Knowledge of CDL driver logs, routing, fuel reconciliation, and DOT compliance reporting is highly desirable
• Experience maintaining databases, records, and transportation documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills
• Experience working with drivers, freight operations, or transportation management systems preferred

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work primarily in an office environment
• Extended periods of sitting, computer usage, and data entry
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and internal teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines during a busy shift

Job Duties

• Provide customer service support and respond to customer inquiries
• Perform general office administration, including data entry, reporting, filing, and record maintenance
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, billing, and collections activities
• Audit driver logs, trip reports, route documentation, and DOT compliance records
• Maintain driver files and transportation records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Assist with route book maintenance, driver communication, vacation coverage, and overflow freight coordination
• Track pallets, reconcile fuel records, and generate operational reports
• Coordinate with drivers and operations teams to resolve equipment requests and transportation-related issues

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) plan and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday Pay is provided for eligible Drivers
• Weekly Pay
• Staffmark Perkspot - discounts on almost anything you want to buy

What You Will Do

As a Transportation Clerk you will safely operate vehicles to transport goods, materials, or equipment while following established routes, schedules, and safety regulations. You will perform vehicle inspections, maintain required documentation, communicate with dispatch or customers as needed, and help ensure deliveries are completed safely, accurately, and on time while maintaining a professional appearance and commitment to customer service.

A Transportation Clerk plays a vital role in supporting transportation and logistics operations through safe, dependable vehicle operation. This position combines driving skill, responsibility, and professionalism to ensure products and materials reach their destinations safely and efficiently.

The Transportation Clerk requires strong situational awareness, good judgment, and a commitment to following transportation procedures while maintaining excellent customer service and regulatory compliance. Successful candidates contribute directly to reliable supply chain operations.

This role offers an opportunity to build a rewarding career while helping keep businesses, customers, and communities connected through safe transportation.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.