Transportation Logistics Coordinator - Darling Ingredients Inc.

Job Summary

This role oversees the routes & route drivers in providing prompt, efficient and courteous service to all customers through utilization of the routing system.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Assigns, organizes & coordinates driver routes ensuring route efficiency based on stops and route costs.
• Utilizes Roadnet Transportation Suite & PeopleNet software routing/navigation systems optimizing fleet routing and schedules based on specific customer parameters.
• Reviews daily & weekly demand/volume for routes, and perform re-routes to maximize effectiveness and efficiencies of runs.
• Responsible for new personnel interviewing, training, development of drivers and education on proper procedures.
• Monitors driver hours to maintain compliance with DOT regulations.
• Provides input for evaluating driver, route performance and customer service.
• Maintains customer accounts through personal and telephone contact ensuring quality service to customers in coordination with the Transportation Manager & Customer Service Representative.
• Assists in conducting accident investigations with EHS Coordinator and reports findings to upper management.
• Schedules & documents driver safety meetings ensuring compliance with all company safety rules and regulations as well as federal, state and local DOT regulations.
• Completes daily and weekly reports on tickets, manifests, costs, and routing.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required; college degree or completed college coursework preferred.
• One or more years of experience in agribusiness or transportation.
  • Routing system experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Communicates clearly in verbal and written form.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Good math and computer skills.
• Clean driving record and willing to obtain Class B CDL within 6 months.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Occasionally must push, pull, move or lift up to 50lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out at the plant location, office environment, company or personal vehicle, and in customer locations.

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