The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to several well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our stores that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, and Food Maxx. We also have 3 distribution centers and our SMART Transportation trucking firm to transport dry groceries, frozen foods, ice, and novelties to all The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a California grown business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation – Stanislaus County.
The Modesto community is vibrant with great traditions, educational opportunities, and multi-cultural lifestyles. Aside from mild weather year-round, Modesto allows for easy access to many major tourist attractions in California. To the west lies the San Francisco Bay Area (90-miles) and the Santa Cruz Beach (115-miles). To the east is the famed Gold Country “Mother Lode” (50-miles) and a little farther you can find the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Lake Tahoe (180-miles) and Yosemite National Park (110-miles).
Some of our competitive benefits include exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).
We are currently recruiting for the position of:
Transportation Coordinator - Lathrop, CA
The Transportation Coordinator provides coordination and functional support to the Transportation Department to include administrative support to Supervisory staff. The position dispatches drivers, assigns and documents backhaul, monitors, and communicates route issues, resolves store pickup, delivery issues, and maintains transportation records and reports. The position also provides clerical support as required.
Responsibilities:
• Provide customer service/fields calls and emails from stores regarding deliveries; provide updates, estimate delivery times, and act as liaison to ensure on-time delivery and problem resolution.
• Provide timely and effective communication to drivers, distribution center personnel, and support vendors to ensure efficient service
• Utilize transportation systems and software to generate efficiencies in routing, dispatching, and driver communications
• Administer program for recording and reporting driver performance
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in association with compliance to applicable laws and company policies (i.e. mileage, over speed, over idle, hours of service)
• Monitor progression of loading of out bound loads, work with warehouse personnel to determine delay and adjust dispatching as necessary
• Assist in routing and assignment of third-party carrier loads as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
Hiring pay range: $18.15 - 26.10
Required:
• Advanced coordination/administrative skills, to include good analytical skills
• Proficient computer skills (Excel, Word), and use of general office equipment
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills and the ability to communicate to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Highly functional in a team environment and have strong cooperation and team building attributes
• Eagerness to learn and take on new tasks and challenges
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and company transportation policies and procedures
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good fact-finding and problem solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under stressful situations
• Excellent organizational skills
Education: High School or GED and/or equivalent experience/training
Experience: One year of related experience
Other: Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work overtime, when needed.. Exposure to warehouse environment with temperatures ranging between 34 and 95 degrees.
Physical: sitting, standing, walking, Squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, stooping, Pushing, pulling, climbing stairs or ladders, moving machinery, lifting up to 20lbs, Fine Finger Manipulation (i.e. Keyboarding), Repetitive Hand/Arm Use, Use of Protective Equipment.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Reference: req36378
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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.