Transportation Coordinator

Job Description

Position Title: Transportation Coordinator

Pay Rate: $27.81/hr

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time (8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday)

Physical

Location:

2015 Country Club Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006

• Direct, plan and manage the day-to-day operations of all activities involving transportation
• Responsible for completing action items related to Truck and Trailer Federal Inspections/Audits
• Manage and maintain VMO & DMO/ Experience leveraging J.J. Keller
• Serve as point-of-contact for all transportation related inquiries and issues
• Communicate with customers proactively and professionally, ensuring all commitments are being met and customers’ needs are addressed timely
• Schedule trucks & trailers for service/repairs
• Schedule daily pickups and respond to customer requests for scheduling and delivery
• Work with dock to ensure trailers are loaded with equipment as needed
• Schedule, direct and coach Trucking team members as needed to achieve Plant safety and production objectives
• Lead daily trucking safety meeting, as needed
• Monitor driver daily logs, VCR’s, and driver hours for accuracy
• Monitor overtime and efficiencies in the trucking department and route accordingly
• Be a leader in encouragement and enforcement of IP’s safety standards
• Establish and communicate to drive team members job performance requirements and minimum standards for safety and productivity
• Ensure all drive team members are knowledgeable of Plant safety policies and procedures
• Maintain all equipment maintenance files
• Work with Finance Specialist for PO’s related to trucking department
• Assist with scale and shipping and receiving needed
• Spot inspect tractors for cleanliness and perform random ride‑alongs
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be 21 years of age
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to read, speak and write enough English to converse with the general public, read signs and signals, respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records
• Lead/Supervisory experience in transportation or related industry (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong customer service, follow‑up and accountability skills
• Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail and ability to draw conclusions
• Good time management skills
• Pride in reliability and working with a team
• Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to changes as needed
• Must be familiar with cargo loading procedures to assure proper distribution, location and security
• Knowledge of Traffic Dept. processes
• Expert knowledge of shipping processes and procedures
• Familiarity with fleet compliance solutions, preferably J.J. Keller products
• Excellent leadership, team building, communication and organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation/conflict resolution skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
• Strong computer skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure
• Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and DOT rules and regulations
• On‑the‑job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected
• Ability to foster and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to identify problems and implement operational process improvements to increase efficiency

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short‑term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

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