Transportation Coordinator

Daniels Health•Gastonia, NC

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About The Position

Daniels Health is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support our logistics operations in Gastonia, NC. This hands-on role is ideal for someone detail-oriented and proactive, with a passion for optimizing transportation processes and ensuring compliance across the board. About Daniels Health: Weâre on a mission to make healthcare safer. Daniels Health provides reusable medical waste containers designed to reduce needlestick injuries and support sustainability. After use, we professionally clean and sanitize each container for reuse, while responsibly disposing of medical waste at our treatment facilities. Our closed-loop system ensures safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility for our customers.

Requirements

2-3 years of transportation support or dispatch experience
High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of transportation/logistics practices and customer service standards
Familiarity with DOT compliance and Hours of Service monitoring
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
At least 6 months of box truck driving experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated industries such as waste management, logistics, or healthcare
Background in process improvement or cost control initiatives

Responsibilities

Maintain communication between plant operations, sales, and field teams
Monitor driver activity using Nextraq and other tools (e.g., stop times, idling, speeding)
Coordinate vehicle servicing and resolve equipment issues to improve performance
Conduct regular vehicle inspections for roadworthiness, cleanliness, and driver compliance
Prepare and distribute driver communications and memorandums
Analyze route efficiencies to identify cost-saving opportunities
Ensure driver compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and DOT regulations
Review load sheets and manifests for accuracy before shipping
Oversee quality assurance of smart containers during truck loading/unloading
Support implementation of new logistics processes and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor and respond to daily emails from vendors and customers
Assist the Transportation Supervisor with projects and operational tasks

Benefits

401K Matching: 50% employer match on up to 6% contribution (up to 3% employer contribution), with match starting Day 1, 5 year vesting schedule
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage effective Day 1; paid short-term disability; company-sponsored life insurance; and more
Job Stability: As an essential healthcare service provider, weâre recession-proof and non-seasonal
Permanent Role: Full-time, MondayâFriday
Empowering, visionary culture: We think differently, act boldly, and value authenticity, creativity, and trust. Our team thrives on innovation, agility, and purpose-driven work, where every unique talent contributes to meaningful impact in healthcare

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