Job description

Fort Worth Carrier Corporation is the dedicated carrier for a major retailer. We are currently seeking a qualified Transportation Coordinator to join our team in Fort Worth, Texas.

From $25.00 Per Hour Depending on Experience

Job Summary: The Transportation Coordinator will provide administrative support to the division manager, handling routine and repetitive activities in a timely and accurate manner. Support roles include daily dispatching, data entry, payroll entry, and billing.

Job Role: The Transportation Coordinator will support managers in the overall operation of the yard, local pickup and delivery, store delivery and inbound vendor loads. Coordinators will ensure all operations are performing with optimum efficiency, organization and safety. The Transportation Coordinator's role includes: accepting load tenders, scheduling, and coordinating with outside vendors for freight pickups, planning store deliveries, entering trip information into systems for payroll and customer charges, maintaining records of daily and weekly miles for planning and reporting, invoicing drayage and traffic loads. Daily communication with drivers and yard personnel is required to ensure that the rapidly changing demands of the organization are met. Transportation Coordinator will rotate with the Division Manager and Assistant Manager for after-hours calls and weekend operations.

Essential Functions:

• Provide professional service and image at all times
• Plan and coordinate local vendor pick-ups
• Plan and coordinate drayage of shipping containers from rail yard to distribution center
• Plan and coordinate inbound vendor loads to the distribution center
• Plan and coordinate store deliveries from the distribution center
• Assist with monitoring drivers arrival and departure times
• Update computer systems with estimated times of arrival to the distribution centers
• Plan and prepare driver's daily dispatch to ensure on-time deliveries
• Monitor drivers logs to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
• Monitor drivers available hours, duty status and pre-plan work assignments
• Perform data entry of payroll and accessorial payroll items
• Assist with daily reporting including: end of shift, trailer schedules, driver mileage, etc.
• Properly allocate store charges into billing system
• Maintain and Invoice local pick-ups, drayage and traffic shipments
• Communicate and coordinate with customer and shippers regarding traffic/vendor pick-ups
• Monitor fuel inventory levels and process orders to maintain proper inventory
• Assist in processing new hire paperwork

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to recognize, process, and read numerical information
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain schedule per instructions
• Ability to use computer software including: Spreadsheets, Word Processors and email.
• Ability to complete tasks including copying, scanning, and data entry into various software programs
• Ability to work any day/evening during the week including after-hours calls
• Ability to work weekends as required
• Ability to perform effective communication with telephone etiquette

Job Requirements: Requires a Class C License. High School Diploma required. Must be able to pass drug/alcohol screen. Verifiable work history. Knowledgeable of DOT regulations. Reliable transportation to and from work. Functional communications devices (IE telephone, mobile phone, etc.) Requires the ability to work flexible shifts in a fast-paced work environment including some weekends.

Physical Requirements: Requires walking the warehouse periodically to determine trailer schedules. Requires prolonged sitting at desk to enter data into computer system requiring use of both hands. Making and receiving telephone calls requiring arms to move in reaching motion frequently. Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and moving short distances. Occasional bending, twisting, crouching, and balancing may be required from time to time. Ability to proficiently communicate orally, written, and typing. Listening and auditory skills required.

Excellent benefits:

• Insurance plans for health, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability
• No cost health insurance option
• Optional health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 6% vested immediately
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays and Sick Days
• Retail Discount

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