Job Summary

The Transportation Coordinator helps fulfill production requirements by determining when additional workers are needed.

Job Description

Experience Required: 1 to 3 yearsExperience Desired: Working in loading dock operations, dispatch or distribution center operations in a unionized environment or logistics related fields; 1 to 3 years of experience in customer service, logistics or transportation desired.Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalentLifting Requirement: Up to 25 poundsTravel Required: NoneAge Requirement: At least 21 years of age

Job Responsibilities

Determine when additional workers are needed in order to fulfill production requirements.Communicate needs of temporary help to Union representatives; prepare driver bid sheets and direct bidding process to ensure prompt, expedient dispatching of trailers; and prepare tractor lists periodically during shift to ensure availability of equipment.Oversee stock levels of equipment supplies and work activities of transportation personnel to ensure job responsibilities are accomplished in accordance with department procedures.Perform administrative procedures relating to compliance with government regulations controlling motor carriers and commercial drivers.Record accurate information pertaining to employee report offs to ensure correct employee attendance records are maintained.Maintain current, organized files of driver trip sheets and palletizing sheets to ensure readily accessible information.Maintain accuracy for timely arrival of backhauls according to specific schedules.Answer incoming calls in a professional manner; respond to inquiries and special reports and determine which can be handled immediately or should be referred to a manager, appropriate staff member or other department. Take complete, accurate messages and forward to appropriate personnel.

About Us

At Giant Eagle Inc., we’re more than just food, fuel and convenience. We’re one giant family of diverse and talented Team Members. Our people are the heart and soul of our company. It’s why we strive to create a nurturing environment that offers countless career opportunities to grow. Deep caring and solid family values are what makes us one of the top work places for jobs in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis Areas. From our Warehouses to our GetGo’s, our grocery Stores through our Corporate home office, we are working together to put food on shoppers' tables and smiles on their faces. We’re always searching for the best Team Members to welcome to our family. We invite you to join our Giant Eagle family. Come start a lasting career with us.