Transportation Clerk

Company: US0039 Sysco Iowa, Inc. Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 50021 Travel Percentage: 0 COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors JOB SUMMARY This is an operations position responsible for performing clerical duties within the transportation department including maintaining all regulatory compliance as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). RESPONSIBILITIES Gather, organize and process driver daily paperwork, logs, manifest, vehicle inspection, etc. Answer phones, route calls and take messages. Research operation challenges, order supplies, liaison between office and operations Respond to delivery associate issues and provide support for a resolution. Process inbound freight paperwork weekly. Primary contact for any inbound freight issues. Run daily reports for operations supervisors (i.e. observations, vehicle tracking, etc.) Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervision or management. QUALIFICATIONS Education High school diploma or GED required. Experience 2 years of prior customer service experience preferred. 2 years’ distribution/transportation experience in a high volume, route delivery operation preferred. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets the company's insurability standards. Professional Skills Strong leadership, analytical and motivational skills. Knowledge of D.O.T. regulations. Proficient written and verbal communication skills. Expertise in Windows operating system and utilizing Excel and Word. Understanding of Manpower scheduling. Physical Demand The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee may have to lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close vision and distance vision. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.