Transportation Coordinator

Date: Nov 12, 2024

Location:

Salisbury, MD, US, 21804

Req ID: 74769

Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Position dispatches shipments to fleet drivers and carriers using company software. Transportation Coordinator communicates and advocates daily with drivers, outside carriers, and shipping facilities and assists with maintaining driver safety compliance eligibility.

Hours of Work: Mon-Fri, first shift

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform daily dispatch function to maintain route compliance and maximize driver weekly shipments and miles.
Coordinate internal and external customer backhauls.
Communicate to internal and external customers to include answering drivers, carrier and plant daily calls and messaging.
Assist fleet supervisors with maintaining driver safety compliance eligibility; routing drivers for random DOT drug test, DOT physicals, and meetings as necessary.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Experience Requirements

2-3 years’ experience in transportation or related field. Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong systems aptitude and must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of Transportation Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Experience Preferred

College degree in a related field preferred.

Pay range

The salary range for this position is $23-$26 per hour, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.