Transportation Clerk

Penske•Marion, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Clerk is responsible for maintaining pallet tracking, auditing driver logs and trip reports, tracking Department of Transportation (DOT) log and driver-file requirements, and supporting internal customers. The role also tracks return goods as directed by customers to close out returns from the private fleet. The position performs varied office and administrative duties, maintains and distributes route books, interfaces with drivers, and assists with driver coverage for vacations and overflow freight. The clerk must prioritize work, adjust to position needs, maintain confidentiality, and involve the Safety team when required by the location. Other projects and tasks may be assigned by the supervisor. This position is located at 2509 Marion-Williamsport Rd., Marion, Ohio 43302. The stated schedule is Sunday 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. and Monday through Thursday 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. Pay is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Two years of general office experience required.
One 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 and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Must complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to read; communicate verbally and/or in writing; remember and analyze information; and remember and understand instructions or guidelines.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (12 kg).
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

AS400 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform office and administrative duties, which may include accounts payable and receivable, collections, payroll, fuel reconciliation, office supplies, billing, database maintenance, and miscellaneous reporting.
Audit driver logs, trip reports, and other DOT reporting, and maintain related files.
Provide customer service and resolve driver equipment requests.
Track pallets and return goods as directed by customers, including closing out private-fleet returns.
Maintain and distribute route books.
Interface with drivers daily and assist with driver coverage for vacations and overflow freight.
Involve the Safety team as required by the location.
Prioritize workload and adjust as position requirements change.
Maintain confidentiality.
Complete other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.