Transportation Supervisor - North Portland, OR Job at US Foods
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BASIC PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the administration of daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers within the organization. Must ensure a safe and secure working environment and operate in a profitable manner.
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US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and a history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and continuous improvement focus.
Pay: Competitive and equitable pay scale depending on your experience, annual bonus plan up to 7% evaluated annually, and $25 per month for a cell phone allowance.
Benefits: US Foods offers a huge list of benefits
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Medical, dental, vision begin day 1 are just the start! We also offer wellness programs, stock discounts, 4% 401K match, and more.:
Uniforms: Not required, casual attire. Safety Vests available, yearly safety shoe stipend for your choice of safety footwear.
PTO: 2 weeks per year in addition to personal and sick days. Available after 90 days and may be prorated during the first year. Additional PTO awarded with years of service.
Employee Discounts: Available for all types of items through Perkspot; discounts also available on over 300,000 items that an be purchased through US Foods.
Culture: all training and certifications provided, warehouse and transportation appreciation weeks, access to employee resource groups, opportunities to join cultural and professional employee groups, strong safety culture, nationwide transfer and promotion opportunities, and much more!
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Directs and supervises the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates within the transportation department.
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Ensures all drivers and other transportation department associates are appropriately trained in job duties as well as safety and legal responsibilities.
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Anticipates, analyzes and troubleshoots problems with deliveries and devises cost-effective and legal solutions; and acts to implement same.
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Schedules drivers for routes based on division devised methodology.
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Conducts routine Safety and Driver Meetings.
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Create an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.
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Ensure maintenance of driver qualification files.
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Investigates all accidents, maintains an accident file, tracks causes and takes appropriate preventative action.
SUPERVISION :
Supervise approximately 20 drivers, most in the North Portland yard near PDX airport.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Transportation Dept and Warehouse
External: Customers
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required, Possess Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred.
Related Experience: A minimum of 4 years transportation/operations/delivery experience required and 1 year of experience managing a hourly workforce required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates. Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XATA, and tools used to perform the job. Must be able to perform all job functions safely. Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position. Must know/have ability to learn MSDS information regarding all material used within the scope of the work. Understand and interpret DOT and other state and federal regulations.
Physical Requirements:
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. SIT Occasionally to Frequently on Driver Assessment days
2. STAND Occasionally
3. WALK Occasionally
4. DRIVE Occasionally
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. Push/pull Occasionally
Item: Hand Truck, Dolly, Product, mouse
2. Climb/balance Occasionally
Item: In/Out Trucks
3. Stoop/squat Occasionally
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Occasionally
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Frequently
Type: pens, paper, mouse, boxes, hand truck handle/control, dolly handle, steering wheel
8. Manipulate objects Paper files, spread sheets, boxes of product, Hand truck/dolly gear shift
9. Twisting Occasionally
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
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