Company Overview Come join a winning Team! Since 1970 Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry. Our strategic locations, modern systems, and dedicated employees allow us to provide custom tailored logistical solutions to fulfill the most challenging needs of our customers. Plastic Express operates from 22 full-service facilities, more than 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals offering more than 8,500 railcar spots across the country. We are located near 9 major ports in the U.S. and rely heavily on our rail infrastructure to handle imports /exports as well as regional distribution. At many of the Plastic Express sites, we also handle some non-plastic commodities, which include; paper rolls, steel, building materials and other dry bulk materials. Plastic Express owns and operates roughly 250 trucks, with approximately 250 trailers performing full bulk truck distribution business. Plastic Express is headquartered in Houston, TX and has over 600 employees nationwide. Our goal has always been to exceed our customer's expectations, and our can do-attitude is what differentiates us from the competition. Plastic Express employees have always been our key to success and total customer satisfaction. We are always looking for dependable & talented business professionals that will help us to grow and to continue our “Can Do” tradition. Job Summary: Reports operationally to the Drayage Supervisor, and administratively coordinates with the Plastic Express EHS Director. Drayage Coordinator functions are to plan, schedule, oversee and regulate the day-to-day drayage operations at the facility.  The Drayage Coordinator shall abide by the operational systems and procedures, while employing the proper limitations and controls, to ensure the safest, most effective, efficient and profitable utilization of equipment and manpower under his or her control and direction. The Drayage Coordinator shall ensure compliance with Plastic Express and D.O.T. policies and procedures, while maintaining excellent customer service.   Essential Functions/Duties: + Personnel: + Review the selection, and supervise the training and indoctrination of required manpower. + Continually strive to develop a positive team environment. + Communicate and provide constructive feedback as required. + Equipment & Facility: + Monitor and make recommendations to the Drayage Supervisor regarding the acquisition, disposition and transfer of tractors, trailers, and ancillary equipment. + Maintain the schedule for, and supervise the dispatch of, drayage drivers. + Ensure the proper maintenance, recordkeeping and presentation of drayage equipment. + Safety, Health, Environmental & Security: + Administer, as they apply to operations within the Division, Plastic Express policies and procedures. + Review and maintain timeliness of the licensing of all operating equipment. + Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws. + Culture and develop an environment that adheres to the company’s Safety, Health, Environmental, and Security policies. + Customers and Business Environment/Community: + Maintain clear and adequate liaison and communications with customers. + Interface with Customer Success Representatives and sales personnel. + Drivers + Maintain employee files for company drivers. + Responsible to ensure that drivers’ wages are accurately calculated and equitably allocated. + Dispatch + Dispatch drivers, tractors, and trailers to ensure that the schedule is administered correctly.  This includes auditing drivers’ logs and checking them against supporting documentation such as fuel receipts, time stamped scale tickets, and bills of lading. + Interface with customers and resolve any concerns that may arise. + Safety and Compliance + Ensure company drivers are in compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations. + Maintain complete driver files to include: safety meetings, drug testing, and discipline for any violations of company policies or law. + Conduct at least quarterly safety meetings with all of the drivers. + Container Inventories + Supervise container inventory and ensure accuracy. + Ensure containers are turned-in prior to expiration of allotted free time. + Ensure all containers are delivered to port prior to cutoff. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience + Minimum of two years of related experience and/or training – direct experience in like field will be considered in lieu of formal accredited education Preferred Education and Experience  + High School diploma or equivalent + Prior supervisory experience, office experience, experience in coordinating with outside carriers, knowledge of container terminal operations, transportation rate negotiations and experience working with shipping lines, railroads, and other intermodal carriers Physical Demands   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.  These tasks include, but are not limited to:   + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The job requires long periods of standing while teaching a class. + Must possess adequate vision to include close visual confirmation of finely printed documents and have distance vision to safely and correctly identify objects and or markings. Must have peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus on subjects or objects at any safe working distance.  Skills:    + Demonstrable, significant knowledge of the transportation and logistics industries + Excellent communication and managerial skills + Proven interpersonal skills; relationship development and management + Ability to work independently and as part of team + Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact + Must be multi-task oriented with the ability to handle many activities simultaneously.  Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers/scanners. May also be required to work in terminal yard to validate available trailers. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:  This is a full-time position. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Must be on available for guidance at any time while Terminal deliveries are taking place. Travel:  Little to no travel is expected for this position. Benefits and Perks: + Family health benefit packages + Vacation pay after 90 days + Holiday pay + Company matching 401k retirement program, after a year Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at any time at the discretion of management. In line with Plastic Express’ Environmental Promise, the hired individual is expected to enthusiastically support all facets of Operation Clean Sweep; specifically, making a conscious effort to prevent pellet, flake and powder loss into the environment and ensure any spills are swiftly and effectively cleaned up. If you have an interest in working at Plastic Express, please forward your resume including a brief work history.   Powered by JazzHR