Transportation Coordinator

Job Overview

Responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties and providing support to the Transportation Department.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.
• Process customer orders through internal computer system to provide workload to warehouse.
• Facilitate communication between transportation departments and other departments.
• Dispatch loads to carriers and monitors load progress.
• Prepare Route Manifests, route packet, and net invoicing customer orders.
• Sort and distribute paperwork as needed.
• Answer phones to obtain information for incoming visitors and drivers.
• Check in drivers, provide instructions, and process paperwork.
• Complete any other assigned duties.
• Be able to multitask in fast-paced environment.

Experience

Warehouse/Operations/Transportation experience preferred but not required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities include:

• Understanding of Safety guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of applicable computer system functions.
• Understands procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication/decision-making skills.
• Ability to interact with all departments and all levels of management.

Background Check

Background check needed to approve pharmacy vendor and retail orders.

Company Information

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: 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, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.