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Transportation Coordinator

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US Foods

Transportation Coordinator

La Mirada, CA

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

The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $19.81 - $33 depending on experience and current market area . This role is also eligible for overtime compensation. Benefits for this role 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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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.

SUPERVISION:

  • N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Internal: Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, drivers
  • External: Vendors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The work will take place at a desk in an office environment but may occasionally 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:

  • Minimum two years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • 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.

Education

  • 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.

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) OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A

PUSH/PULL1 OCCASIONALLY

CLIMB/BALANCE
2 OCCASIONALLY

STOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL OCCASIONALLY

BEND OCCASIONALLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY

TWIST OCCASIONALLY

GRASP OBJECTS3 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)

EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

Client-provided location(s): La Mirada, CA, USA
Job ID: US_FOOD-R255585
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led

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