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BASIC PURPOSE
The Sr Coordinator, Transportation will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and managing the backhaul functions in the division. The Sr Coordinator, Transportation will work to optimize all transportation and logistics processes to create maximum efficiency.

Your efforts as a Transportation Coordinator build the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.   

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Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 8:00am-6:30pm  

Pay: $24.50 per hour

Benefits are effective day one of employment

We help you make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.    

  

We are looking for Transportation Coordinators who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.   

US FOODS® has a lot to offer:    

US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded   We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work   Paid Training AND Paid Overtime   Service recognition and employee rewards  Excellent Leadership   

  

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com)   

  

Main Ingredients of the Job!  

As a US FOODS® Transportation Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Warehouse leadership team to comply with DOT requirements and division policies.  

  

Great Transportation Coordinators are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Transportation Coordinators strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with team members.  

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.

  

What you bring to the table  

High school diploma or GED/equivalent required. 

  

Related Experience/Requirements:    

Minimum two years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position. Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook experience preferred. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:   

Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic preferred. 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. Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience preferred. Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations. Knowledge of our geographic delivery area. 

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 $22.50 per hour and $26.50 per hour.

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

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between

$19 - $29

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