Transportation Clerk

Bunzl Distribution NA

1d

About The Position

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.

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)
• Roadnet/Omnitracs Routing experience required.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• AS400/iSeries experience preferred, particularly inventory/receiving functions
• Experience with an Automatic On-Board Recording Device preferred (AOBRDS such as XATA and OmniTRACS)
• Previous commercial driver experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Constant communication with drivers to ensure on time deliveries/pick-ups and customer satisfaction
• Coordinate the 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

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth.
• Positive and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days - Minimum 30 hours per week
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED