Transportation Coordinator, Specialty

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The Transportation Coordinator will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and analyze reports using numerous databases and systems

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Duties may include but are not limited to transportation, and/or logistics and backhaul functions.

Days/Hours:

Days: Tuesday to Saturday

Hours:

• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Tuesday through Thursday
• 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM  Saturdays

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.
• Review and sign Trailer Temp Logs daily and file.
• Review daily log edits, violation tracking, cancelled stops, and unassigned vehicle reports.
• Collect, track and input data relative to Transportation metrics   
• Create and maintain basic charts, graphs, spreadsheets and databases. Prepare summary information for manager's review.  Prepare and update recurring and routine internal reports, collect and verify data
• Check documents for accuracy and completeness, cross reference information Verify information and data for compliance with regulations and procedures
• Download data from multiple transportation systems; compile into report
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• format and filter data, freezing panes and creating charts.

• Must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and be able to execute the following functions: Formatting documents, utilization of templates, adding and editing bullets and numbers and create and edit tables.
• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
• Must be able to resolve a variety of issues/topics of moderately complex routine nature with some independence.

Education
• High school diploma or GED

SUPERVISION:
• N/A

RELATIONSHIPS
• Internal: Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, and drivers throughout the company in a professional manner
• External: Vendors and external drivers

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The work will take place at a desk in an office environment but will frequently require work in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Related Experience/Requirements:
2 years administrative support experience required.  Experience in Transportation, Warehouse or related industry experience is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 
• Must have good computer skills
• Must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and be able to execute the following functions: Count and Sum, import data from proprietary software, so

/equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.
• Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.

Certifications/Training
• Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, and Kronos preferred.

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

$27.00-31.00

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
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY

11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY

11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

PUSH/PULL *1 FREQUENTLY

CLIMB/BALANCE *2 FREQUENTLY

STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY

KNEEL FREQUENTLY

BEND FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY

TWIST FREQUENTLY

GRASP OBJECTS *3 FREQUENTLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS *4 FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY *5 FREQUENTLY

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)

Grade: N08

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

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