Transportation Specialist

Location

Des Plaines, IL | United States

Job description

Pet Food Experts is the leading distributor of pet food and supplies to independent retailers in the US. We are looking for full time, dependable and safety-conscious Transportation Specialist to join our Distribution Center in Des Plaines, IL!

By creating a supportive culture that embraces teamwork and individuality, Pet Food Experts isn't just a team - we are a family of pet lovers passionate about supporting our customers coast-to-coast!

Full Time Employee Benefits & Perks:

• No scheduled weekends!
• Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k)
• Safety Footwear Reimbursement
• Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week
• Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food & supplies
• 6 Paid Holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• PTO accrual up to 128 hours (16 days) annually

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10am to 6:30pm

Compensation: $58k-$60k DOE

The Transportation Specialist is responsible for working as a backup to the Fleet Supervisor to ensure drivers and equipment are performing as necessary in order to provide on-time service to the company’s customers in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner. In addition, prioritizing and following all DOT/FMSCA regulations and company policies and procedures. This position is also a crucial role for interactive communication and requires a good communicator to engage our driver team, and our sales and warehouse teams.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, assign, direct routes, with Fleet Supervisor through Roadnet/Omnitracs system to ensure maximize operating efficiencies.
• Train/re-train Drivers, coach/mentor, address complaints and resolve issues within the Transportation Department.
• Assist/Communicate with the Driver team to ensure they have everything they need to run their routes.
• Assist with contacting Ryder or Penske and outside motor carriers for repairs and maintenance of equipment.
• Collaborate and communicate daily with the Outbound Operations Team on loading preparation, changes and issues.
• Finalize route and equipment assignments and daily loading reports with the Fleet Supervisor and Operations Departments.
• Collect all Drivers fuel receipts, Amex receipts to be reconciled per driver at the end of each month. Reconcile each Driver’s Statement to ensure all receipts have been submitted.
• Provide information to Sales, Accounts Receivable, Customer Claims, New Accounts on driver ETA’s, proof of delivery, RGA’s, New Routes or Stops
• Assist Fleet Supervisor with Route/Stop changes
• Schedule and coordinate all 3rd party though Globaltranz
• Backup Drive

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• FMCSA/Transportation Regulation knowledge a must
• Demonstrated ability to understand, support and execute safety and regulatory compliance, including federal state and local laws pertaining to transportation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (including 24 hour availability for receiving emergency driver phone calls)
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to exchange information effectively and in a timely manner
• Strong customer focus, results-driven and positive attitude
• Must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks with impeccable follow-up skills
• Solid analytical, problem solving, strategic and innovative thinking skills
• Intermediate computer skills, Google Suite preferred, and applicable company-specific applications

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1+ years of operational experience required
• Comprehensive knowledge of DOT regulations impacting daily operations
• Minimum 1 year leadership and/or mechanical experience
• Class A CDL required

Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer, Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status.

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