Transportation Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for promptly scheduling customer pickups and deliveries and ensuring high-quality customer service while routing drivers safely and efficiently to maximize profit and decrease accidents and errors. The Transportation Coordinator must ensure that all efforts comply with company policy, procedure, and DOT regulations. Duties will include routing/dispatching trucks, radio and CB communication, telephone and computer use to transmit assignments and compile statistics and reports on work progress.

• Dispatch and support drivers
• Route drivers throughout the day to ensure efficient and timely deliveries through online program
• Assist drivers with transportation operations by promptly and professionally communicating both verbally and in writing
• Review and process paperwork daily
• Assist with scale operations, when necessary
• Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate and timely documentation of all purchasing transactions
• Conduct scale operations and evaluate incoming products: identify contents of each load, operate the incoming scale to determine weight, and direct customers to appropriate areas for unloading
• Monitor inventory and contract positions
• Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

The sorting and processing of scrap metals involves using permanent magnets and electromagnets, creating magnetic fields, which can interfere with electronic medical devices like cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators.

• Insurance Package
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Program
• Professional Training & Development Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of MS Office 365
• Ability to think individually as well as collaboratively when approaching job responsibilities
• Clear understanding of all company policy, FMCSA, DOT and OSHA procedures & regulations
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to detail
• Ability to learn and use in-house systems

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge in logistics industry
• CDL and or CDL knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of scrap metal recycling industry

• Ability to spend extended periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces
• Work environment involves frequent and/or regular exposure to natural and unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds