Bunzl Distribution NA
Warehouse/Transportation Clerk
Bunzl Distribution NA, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Warehouse/Transportation Clerk
Warehouse/Transportation Clerk
– Bunzl Distribution NA
The Transportation Clerk will provide administrative support to the transportation department, including filing freight claims, reviewing DOT logs for compliance, negotiating freight rates, and assisting in the warehouse as needed.
Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. We are committed to investing in your growth and providing opportunities for advancement.
Responsibilities
Constant communication with drivers to ensure on‑time deliveries/pick‑ups and customer satisfaction
Coordinate routes daily based on customer needs
Review LTL and UPS costs daily for cost effectiveness based on customer needs
File freight claims with the applicable carrier
Using the AS400, negotiate freight rates for better service and cost effectiveness
Review driver logs, hours of service, trip reports, driver reports, etc. for DOT/FMCSR compliance
Assist with warehouse responsibilities as required
Requirements
High School/GED education required
Detailed knowledge of local, state and federal DOT/FMCSR rules required
Minimum of 2 years of transportation administration/clerk experience required, preferably in a warehouse/distribution environment
Ability to perform clerical and administrative duties with speed and accuracy under limited supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
AS400/iSeries experience preferred, particularly inventory/receiving functions
Self‑starter with the ability to multi‑task projects
Ability to answer a heavy volume of phone calls from both internal and external customers
Must be a detail‑orientated problem solver
Experience with an Automatic On‑Board Recording Device preferred (AOBRDS such as XATA and OmniTRACS)
Previous commercial driver experience a plus
Benefits Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401(k) with a company match.
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We serve all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico, operating more than 100 warehouses with over 5,000 employees.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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– Bunzl Distribution NA
The Transportation Clerk will provide administrative support to the transportation department, including filing freight claims, reviewing DOT logs for compliance, negotiating freight rates, and assisting in the warehouse as needed.
Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. We are committed to investing in your growth and providing opportunities for advancement.
Responsibilities
Constant communication with drivers to ensure on‑time deliveries/pick‑ups and customer satisfaction
Coordinate routes daily based on customer needs
Review LTL and UPS costs daily for cost effectiveness based on customer needs
File freight claims with the applicable carrier
Using the AS400, negotiate freight rates for better service and cost effectiveness
Review driver logs, hours of service, trip reports, driver reports, etc. for DOT/FMCSR compliance
Assist with warehouse responsibilities as required
Requirements
High School/GED education required
Detailed knowledge of local, state and federal DOT/FMCSR rules required
Minimum of 2 years of transportation administration/clerk experience required, preferably in a warehouse/distribution environment
Ability to perform clerical and administrative duties with speed and accuracy under limited supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
AS400/iSeries experience preferred, particularly inventory/receiving functions
Self‑starter with the ability to multi‑task projects
Ability to answer a heavy volume of phone calls from both internal and external customers
Must be a detail‑orientated problem solver
Experience with an Automatic On‑Board Recording Device preferred (AOBRDS such as XATA and OmniTRACS)
Previous commercial driver experience a plus
Benefits Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401(k) with a company match.
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We serve all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico, operating more than 100 warehouses with over 5,000 employees.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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