Transportation Coordinator

US Foods•Boca Raton, FL

7d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Coordinator supports transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and analyzing reports using multiple databases and systems. This role is based in Boca Raton, Florida, and works from a desk in an office while frequently entering normal warehouse environments, including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees. The schedule is a five-day work week. Listed openings include Monday–Friday, 1:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., and Friday–Monday, 3:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; days and hours may change based on business needs. The posting lists an expected base rate of $26.00 per hour and also states a range of $24.00–$30.30 per hour. It separately includes a compensation statement with a range of $18–$28, without further explanation. Overtime compensation may be available as applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of administrative support experience required.
Good computer skills.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including Count and Sum and importing data from proprietary software or equivalent.
Intermediate Microsoft Word skills, including formatting documents, using templates, adding and editing bullets and numbers, and creating and editing tables.
Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
Ability to resolve moderately complex routine issues with some independence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transportation, warehouse, or a related industry.
Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.
Knowledge of the geographic delivery area.
Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, and Kronos.

Responsibilities

Answer incoming calls and resolve driver, sales representative, and customer issues as needed.
Communicate route updates to drivers.
Use software including MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, and Kronos to create, update, and communicate transportation reports and files, including attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery-window dispatch, driver key logs, trailer temperature logs, route updates, network updates, and other transportation metrics.
Review, sign, and file trailer temperature logs daily.
Review daily log edits, violation tracking, cancelled stops, and unassigned vehicle reports.
Collect, track, and input data related to transportation metrics.
Create and maintain basic charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and databases.
Prepare summary information for manager review.
Prepare and update recurring and routine internal reports, and collect and verify data.
Check documents for accuracy and completeness and cross-reference information.
Verify information and data for compliance with regulations and procedures.
Download data from multiple transportation systems and compile it into reports.
Format and filter data, freeze panes, and create charts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
Interact professionally with internal operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, and drivers, as well as vendors and external drivers.