Fleet Coordinator

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with "better for you" food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between.

About the role

Responsible for performing the day-to-day operations of the fuel island and supporting the Transportation and Warehouse department.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailer to fueling island
• Fuel tractor/reefer unit
• Drop and hook tractor/trailer combinations in the proper designated areas as needed
• Conduct visual post trip inspections of trucks for damages upon return from run
• Wash/steam engines and drive train on tractors as well as moving equipment around yard
• Monitor fuel levels and reefer temperatures on backhauls until off loaded
• Monitor and oversee all fuel/DEF deliveries from vendors
• Perform other relevant job duties as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and/or equivalent related experience
• Valid Driver’s license (CDL Preferred, but not required)
• Experience driving standard clutch vehicles
• Superior safety record

Skills

• Works well under pressure, prompt, accurate, and well organized
• Maintains flexibility to adapt to a constantly changing work environment
• Flexible to complete both recurring-task based as well as project-oriented workload
• Understanding that business responsibilities are 24/7 and may require work outside normal business hours
• Capable and willing to learn how to drive tractor and trailer combination around the yard efficiently and safely
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to forge productive relationships
• Strong time management skills to prioritize goals and efficiently utilize limited resources

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently
• Outdoor position - exposed to varying outdoor temperatures year round
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance program
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account
• Recognition for great work, company events, and picnics
• Growth and professional development opportunities