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US Foods

Supplies food to restaurants, hospitals and hotels

Transportation Coordinator

Logistics & TransportationPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeNorwich, CT, USA$20 - $31 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of two years of experience in a warehouse administrative or clerical position is required.
  • A high school diploma or GED/equivalent is required.
  • Candidates need effective verbal and written communication, telephone and customer service skills, strong math, analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
  • Candidates need problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to resolve problems of limited scope, and the ability to support others in the department and division.
  • Candidates must be able to perform the listed physical activities at the stated frequencies, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching above the shoulder, grasping and manipulating objects, and manual dexterity; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing/balancing, stooping/squatting, kneeling, bending, and twisting are occasional.
  • Candidates must be able to work in an office environment and occasionally in warehouse cooler and freezer areas, where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

Responsibilities

  • Answer incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative, and customer issues, and communicate route updates to drivers.
  • Use software such as Microsoft Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, and Kronos to create, update, and communicate transportation reports and files, including attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery-window dispatch, driver key logs, trailer temperature logs, transportation route updates, network updates, and other transportation metrics.
  • Assist with the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers to find resolutions and completing associated paperwork.
  • Communicate information needed to support backhaul and transportation operations, including backhaul arrivals, daily dispatch information, scheduling and rescheduling, Omnitracs service updates, and delivery abnormalities or issues.
  • Assist with scheduling pickup appointments for backhaul orders and vendors for the division, complete related paperwork, and communicate backhaul and logistics information as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Desired Qualifications

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

About the Company

US Foods

Supplies food to restaurants, hospitals and hotels

US Foods distributes food, kitchen supplies and equipment to independent restaurants, restaurant chains, hospitals, hotels and schools across the United States, and it is one of the country's largest foodservice distributors. It buys from manufacturers and growers, stores products in regional warehouses and delivers them on its own trucks, earning a margin on each case it sells. Meat and seafood make up its largest product category, followed by dry groceries and refrigerated and frozen foods. Restaurant owners can order through its MOXē app, and the company sells its own exclusive brands next to national labels. Its roots go back to an 1853 grocery wholesaler, and it is based in Rosemont, Illinois.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rosemont, IL
Founded
1853

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