Transportation Coordinator - Nights
Gcfoods, Syracuse, NY, United States
Transportation Coordinator – Nights (Regular Full Time) – GC-SYRACUSE, Syracuse, NY, US.
Salary: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour.
Job Summary
This position will assist in the daily customer service and administrative activities of the Transportation Department to ensure accurate and prompt delivery of service to our customers. This is a fast‑paced job and often requires multitasking.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides driver support to drivers on dispatch/route/tractor/trailer issues during the night
Ensure drivers are leaving within 15 minutes of their dispatch time.
Identify the reason for any late leave‑outs.
Check drivers delivery status using electronic log system and update the Transportation/Dispatch Manager with all concerns
Send late truck report to distribution list, contact affected customers, track and update as needed throughout the day
Communicate with Sales, Purchasing, Customers, and Drivers concerning delivery appointment times, and ETA
Book hotel rooms for drivers as needed
Work with Shipping/Welcome Center to identify which outside carriers have or have not checked in
Identify and correct any weight distribution problems with the trailers
Use of single/double electric jack or walk behind as necessary
Optimize routes in Multimode dispatch and update trailer numbers for all routes
Additional duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
Experience and Education Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s or associate degree in a related field preferred
Experience using Microsoft products such as Word and Excel required
Warehouse loading experience preferred
Experience in the food industry is a plus
Experience in transportation or logistics is a plus
Our Benefits Package Includes
Competitive health coverage – medical plans starting at just $24.73 per week plus comprehensive vision, dental, and 401(k) with company match
Company‑paid life insurance
Performance‑based bonuses – earn up to the equivalent of five additional weeks’ pay each year based on your impact and results
On‑site fitness & wellness centers
Flexible scheduling options
Company culture perks – team events, seasonal holiday gifts, etc.
Exclusive employee product discounts
Career advancement opportunities within the company
Open‑door leadership
Annual flu clinics – convenient, no‑cost health support at work
And many more standard benefits
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Salary: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour.
Job Summary
This position will assist in the daily customer service and administrative activities of the Transportation Department to ensure accurate and prompt delivery of service to our customers. This is a fast‑paced job and often requires multitasking.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides driver support to drivers on dispatch/route/tractor/trailer issues during the night
Ensure drivers are leaving within 15 minutes of their dispatch time.
Identify the reason for any late leave‑outs.
Check drivers delivery status using electronic log system and update the Transportation/Dispatch Manager with all concerns
Send late truck report to distribution list, contact affected customers, track and update as needed throughout the day
Communicate with Sales, Purchasing, Customers, and Drivers concerning delivery appointment times, and ETA
Book hotel rooms for drivers as needed
Work with Shipping/Welcome Center to identify which outside carriers have or have not checked in
Identify and correct any weight distribution problems with the trailers
Use of single/double electric jack or walk behind as necessary
Optimize routes in Multimode dispatch and update trailer numbers for all routes
Additional duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
Experience and Education Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s or associate degree in a related field preferred
Experience using Microsoft products such as Word and Excel required
Warehouse loading experience preferred
Experience in the food industry is a plus
Experience in transportation or logistics is a plus
Our Benefits Package Includes
Competitive health coverage – medical plans starting at just $24.73 per week plus comprehensive vision, dental, and 401(k) with company match
Company‑paid life insurance
Performance‑based bonuses – earn up to the equivalent of five additional weeks’ pay each year based on your impact and results
On‑site fitness & wellness centers
Flexible scheduling options
Company culture perks – team events, seasonal holiday gifts, etc.
Exclusive employee product discounts
Career advancement opportunities within the company
Open‑door leadership
Annual flu clinics – convenient, no‑cost health support at work
And many more standard benefits
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