Transportation Coordinator (Night Shift) Job at US Foods in Oklahoma City

Overview

Join Our Community of Food People! 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.

Our Transportation Coordinators start at $19.76/hr working Sunday - Thursday generally from 9:00pm to 6:00am.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal warehouse and transportation operations by preparing and processing routine forms, reports, and documents (inbound documents, discrepancy reports, stock and damage claims, time sheets, requisitions, DVIRs, shipping labels, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, driver key log, transportation route update, etc.) following standard procedures. Solve and/or escalate problems as they arise.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to support staff and customer needs. Respond to general inquiries and telephone calls. Research information to resolve inquiries and requests.
• Verify information and data to ensure market compliance with regulations and procedures. Escalate and support warehouse and transportation teams as they work through compliance issues.
• Collect, track, and input data on relevant operations metrics to support tracking warehouse and transportation performance (including shorts, mispicks, dump/damage, service level, associate overtime, trailer temp log, etc.). Support efforts to improve metrics and actively track against them.
• Create and maintain basic charts, graphs, spreadsheets and databases for manager review.
• Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates.
• Monitor inventory level of office supplies and initiate purchase orders.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

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 of three years of clerical experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve problems of an intermediate scope.
• Perform cross-functional activities, and work on a varying schedule.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a distribution business environment.
• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.
• Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.

Certifications/Training

• Preferred experience in the following areas: SAE, Truck Builder, Red Prairie, Kronos, Road Net, XATA, Shopfax, Tandem, PowerDock, Checkpoint, Omnitracs, Airclic, equipment inventories, and warranties.

Physical Qualifications

• The role may require various physical activities. Specifics will be provided during the interview process.

Benefits

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. To review available benefits, please visit: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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 $18.63 and $31.04. The final offer is based on qualifications and local requirements.

Legal/Equity

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

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services

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