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    Food Distribution

    Transportation Coordinator

    Perth Amboy NJ, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$23 – $24 / hourPosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods!  Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success.

    US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468.  You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information.  A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

    https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html

    NOTE: Before you begin your internal job search, please review the criteria you will need to start the process.

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

    JOIN THE US FOODS TEAM!

    Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

    Shift: Monday - Friday 11:00 pm - Finish

    The expected base rate for this role is between $23-24/hr.

    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.

    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 a US Foods office-based 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/PULL*1 OCCASIONALLY

    CLIMB/BALANCE*2 OCCASIONALLY

    STOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLY

    KNEEL OCCASIONALLY

    BEND OCCASIONALLY

    REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY

    TWIST OCCASIONALLY

    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

    $17 - $32

    ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    US Foods

    US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the United States. They provide a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other foodservice operators.

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    Industry
    Food Distribution
    Founded
    1977
    Open roles
    606

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