Transportation Assistant

Company Overview

We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers, founded in 1961 and operating more than 5,000 acres worldwide.

The Sr. Transportation Assistant at Costa Farms is a hands‑on operational leader responsible for managing daily terminal operations, including dispatch, yard activities, driver scheduling, and fleet readiness. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of live nursery products while supporting seasonal business demands.

• Support daily terminal operations, including dispatch, yard flow, and driver coordination.
• Monitor driver schedules, routes, and performance to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Utilize TMS, ERP, and routing systems to assist with order planning and execution.
• Track and report KPIs including on‑time delivery, damage, and container recovery.
• Support compliance with DOT regulations and transportation safety standards.
• Promote safety protocols and maintain terminal cleanliness and readiness.
• Coordinate with fleet and maintenance teams to support equipment availability and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with recovery and inventory tracking of racks, pallets, and containers.
• Partner with logistics, growers, and internal teams to align transportation with seasonal demand.
• Attend meetings and support cross‑functional operational planning.

• Availability for flexible schedule changes based on business needs, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather information or help as required.
• Perform additional duties as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or terminal operations.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Experience using TMS, ERP, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational, self‑motivation and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules as needed.

• Light work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Mixed indoor and outdoor environment. The position is primarily outdoors but may require occasional indoor work between locations for administrative tasks. Tasks often involve manual labor or physical effort and exposure to fluctuating weather conditions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team‑oriented collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• High attention to detail with strong follow‑through.
• Proven ability to drive results, ensure accountability, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Critical thinking and problem evaluation.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Plans and Aligns
• Situational Adaptability

• 401(k) Plan and matching contributions
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care
• Telemedicine/Mental Health Services
• Employee discounts on plants
• Growth Opportunities, Challenging work environment, Scholarship
• On‑site gym with showers, subsidized cafeteria, quiet room, indoor games, and yearly activities

We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.

All applicants must be work‑authorized. Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.