Transportation Maintenance Coordinator

Job Description

Branch out with a warehouse career at Family Dollar! Join us - You’ll be proud to work for a successful, stable, growing Fortune 135 Company that is 100% committed to the safety of its Associates, helps families live lives better, and serves our communities in this time of need.

• Pay $19.00 per hour
• Full-time
• Pay increases at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years
• 1st Shift: Monday to Friday, 4:30 am to 1:00 pm, with mandatory overtime
• Climate Controlled Distribution Center

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short and long term disability, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), primary caregiver, parental leaves, daily pay, and employee assistance program.

• Provides quality customer service communications to Stores, DC Operations, Store Support Center Team and Carriers in a fast paced environment.
• Utilizes effective decision making in the assignment of freight to dedicated carriers and fleet drivers to maximize utilization per truck and reduce transportation expenses.
• Proactively drives the outbound carriers’ performance to ensure timely service.
• Ensures compliance with dedicated drivers.
• Trains dedicated carrier personnel and fleet drivers on seal integrity, trip sheet process, recycling cardboard, tote and repack return process as well as the trailer inspection process. (NC Fleet Only)
• Cross-trains individual duties with those of peers to ensure all daily accountabilities are met.
• Coordinates the timely pickup and delivery of all inbound tenders (backhauls) ensuring product is received in a timely manner.
• Manages import container pools to ensure the DC has a plan for their efficient unload while eliminating unnecessary expenses.
• Provides accurate data entry in all required management systems and data warehouses.
• Supports claims process to ensure carrier/fleet procedures are being followed and departmental credits are received.
• Identifies operational trends, provides analysis of root cause and implements processes to provide continuous improvement to the operation.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety.
• Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment within the Transportation department.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

4815 South River Rd, St George, Utah 84790

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer.