Transportation Supervisor

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community of Food People! BASIC PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the administration of daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers within the organization. Must ensure a safe and secure working environment and operate in a profitable manner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs and supervises the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates within the transportation department. Ensures all drivers and other transportation department associates are appropriately trained in job duties as well as safety and legal responsibilities. Anticipates, analyzes and troubleshoots problems with deliveries and devises cost-effective and legal solutions; and acts to implement same. Schedules drivers for routes based on division devised methodology. Conducts routine Safety and Driver Meetings. Create an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives Ensure maintenance of driver qualification files. Investigates all accidents, maintains an accident file, tracks causes and takes appropriate preventative action. SUPERVISION : Supervise drivers and department clerical associates RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Transportation Dept and Warehouse External: Customers QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required, Possess Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred. Related Experience: A minimum of 4 years transportation/delivery experience required and 1 year of experience managing a hourly workforce required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates. Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XATA, and tools used to perform the job. Must be able to perform all job functions safely. Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position. Must know/have ability to learn MSDS information regarding all material used within the scope of the work. Understand and interpret DOT and other state and federal regulations. Physical Requirements: JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: 1. SIT Occasionally to Frequently on Driver Assessment days 2. STAND Occasionally 3. WALK Occasionally 4. DRIVE Occasionally JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT: 1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally 2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally 3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely 4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds 5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY: 1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally 2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally 3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely 4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds 5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: 1. Push/pull Occasionally Item: Hand Truck, Dolly, Product, mouse 2. Climb/balance Occasionally Item: In/Out Trucks 3. Stoop/squat Occasionally 4. Kneel/bend Occasionally 5. Bend Occasionally 6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally 7. Grasp objects Frequently Type: pens, paper, mouse, boxes, hand truck handle/control, dolly handle, steering wheel 8. Manipulate objects Paper files, spread sheets, boxes of product, Hand truck/dolly gear shift 9. Twisting Occasionally ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more. US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and its policy may be found here. US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. EEO is the Law poster is available here. EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here. Pay Transparency policy statement is available here. US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886. 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