Transportation Clerk

Performance Food Group•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Transportation Clerk supports the transportation team by assisting with daily business and production processes. The role involves administrative support, dispatch assistance, customer and driver communications, document and report maintenance, and other functions that help provide customers with quality service. The position may also coordinate parts of the hiring process and assist with driver payroll processing. The work may involve exposure to varying weather, temperature, lighting, and noise conditions, depending on circumstances at accounts within the assigned territory.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate, or equivalent experience.
Strong arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
1–3 years of experience in a transportation, warehouse, or manufacturing setting.
Knowledge and understanding of transportation regulations.
Prior experience with SAP and/or AS400, or ability to learn these programs.
Computer proficiency, including intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Assist with dispatching drivers and notify customers about route changes.
Answer incoming calls from customers, drivers, and internal departments.
Maintain required files and reports, including vehicle inspection, fuel, and mileage records.
Enter data into the computer system and generate reports as needed.
Monitor renewal documentation for drivers, licenses, and medical cards.
Coordinate aspects of the hiring process, including pre-employment testing and paperwork.
Assist with processing driver payroll.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.