Transportation Clerk 1st Shift

Penske•Joliet, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the daily/weekly maintaining of pallet tracking, auditing driver logs and trip reports, and tracking DOT requirements for logs and driver files. The role serves as a liaison for internal customer support and tracks all return goods as directed by the customer for close out of returns from the private fleet.

Requirements

2 years of general office experience required
1 year of customer service experience required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

AS400 experience preferred

Responsibilities

Various office and administrative duties, which may include handling accounts payable/receivable and collections, payroll, fuel reconciliation, office supplies, billing, maintaining database and miscellaneous reporting
Audit of logs and trip reports and other DOT reporting, maintain of files, customer service interaction, resolution of driver equipment requests and pallet tracking.
Maintenance and distribution of route books, daily interface with drivers, assist with driver coverage of vacation and overflow freight
Involve Safety team as required by location
Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements
Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor