Transportation Supervisor (Onsite)

US Foods

4.6

Plymouth, MN

Why you should apply for a job to US Foods:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies for Women in 2022

  • 4.6/5 in overall job satisfaction

  • 4.7/5 in supportive management

  • 88% say women are treated fairly and equally to men

  • 93% would recommend this company to other women

  • 75% say the CEO supports gender diversity

  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Through training, mentoring, on-the-job development and professional development opportunities, we help our associates learn and grow.

  • Ongoing listening sessions between ERGs and Executive Leadership Team allow for open dialogue and the identification of new opportunities.

  • 39% of our new or open leadership roles were filled by women or people of color

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    Position summary

    ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.

    Join Our Community of Food People!

    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.

    Onsite: The work is completed 100% onsite at an assigned location.

    Work schedule: Sunday - Thursday (8pm -5am)
    (Flexible to rotate for coverage, etc.)

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Directs and supervises the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates within the transportation department.

    Ensures all drivers and other transportation department associates are appropriately trained in job duties as well as safety and legal responsibilities.

    Anticipates, analyzes and troubleshoots problems with deliveries and devises cost-effective and legal solutions; and acts to implement same.

    Schedules drivers for routes based on division devised methodology.

    Conducts routine Safety and Driver Meetings.

    Create an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.

    Ensure maintenance of driver qualification files.

    Investigates all accidents, maintains an accident file, tracks cause and takes appropriate preventative action.

    SUPERVISION:
    Supervise drivers and department clerical associates.

    RELATIONSHIPS

    Internal: Transportation Dept and Warehouse

    External: Customers

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required, Possess Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.

    Related Experience: A minimum of 4 years transportation/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.

    The compensation for this role is between $70k - $85k.

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    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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    What are US Foods perks and benefits

    Lactation facilities

    On-ramping/Off-ramping parental leave

    Post maternity

    Fertility

    Backup child care

    Elder care

    Child care subsidies

    Care-taking PTO

    Unconscious bias training

    Diversity recruiting

    Coaching

    Diversity performance

    Networking

    Sponsorship program

    Succession planning

    Remote work policy

    Part time policy

    Paid paternity

    Paid maternity

    Short term disability

    Paid adoptive

    About the company

    Industry: Wholesale

    With a promise to help its customers Make It, US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 69 broadline locations and more than 80 cash and carry stores, US Foods and its 28,000 associates provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more. 

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    Why you should apply for a job to US Foods:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies for Women in 2022

  • 4.6/5 in overall job satisfaction

  • 4.7/5 in supportive management

  • 88% say women are treated fairly and equally to men

  • 93% would recommend this company to other women

  • 75% say the CEO supports gender diversity

  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Through training, mentoring, on-the-job development and professional development opportunities, we help our associates learn and grow.

  • Ongoing listening sessions between ERGs and Executive Leadership Team allow for open dialogue and the identification of new opportunities.

  • 39% of our new or open leadership roles were filled by women or people of color