Job Description
This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a smooth operation of the Transportation Department and helps provide 24-hr coverage. Provides general supervision of all transportation drivers and administrative staff. Primary responsibility is to make sure that all Teammates are on the job at the start of the shift or at the scheduled dispatch time. This position involves planning, directing, and coordination of all delivery and backhaul activities, and must keep product moving smoothly, accurately, and efficiently.
BENEFITS:
Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $85, 000, depending on experience.
- Day 1 Benefits available: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
- Get paid early. Get paid fast.
- 401(k) with annual company match.
- Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave accrual, college tuition reimbursement, and more!
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Achieve safe, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers via a thorough working knowledge of multi-stop routing systems and dispatch procedures.
- Review driver logs, hours of service, and other DOT requirements to ensure compliance with all state, local and federal regulations.
- Enforcement of general company policies and issuance of coaching/disciplinary documentation to teammates.
- Coordinate activities with other distribution center departments to ensure that accurate and timely deliveries occur.
- Maintain effective and timely scheduling of Transportation Teammates.
- This position has additional duties. Special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor's discretion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Have at least 1 year of transportation management experience in the food distribution industry.
- Be knowledgeable about DOT regulations.
- AS/400 experience is preferred.
- Truck routing software experience preferred.
- Be able to work a varied and flexible schedule, including 2nd and/or 3rd shift.
- Have basic competency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word).
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.