Transportation Coordinator

Sirna & Sons Produce is a fourth-generation, family-run, wholesale food distributor. In our 81 years of service we have continually provided premium produce, competitive pricing, and superior service. We are proud to bring you the finest quality products from growers across the nation, around the world, and locally. We’re more than just produce, need dairy? We have it! Last minute catering, no problem. Our in house produce processing facility, Christine’s Cuts, we got you covered. We distribute our fresh arrivals 6 days a week to restaurants, hotels, country clubs, schools and institutions throughout Ohio, Central Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia. You can count on us to provide nothing less than fresh! Our business, like yours, depends on delivering the very best and since 1939, Sirna & Sons Produce has been doing just that Essential Functions: Carries out Transportation Department training and driver evaluations to verify all drivers meet both the safety and company standards Regularly completes safety audits of all trucks in fleet and communicates findings in a timely manner Review all driver pre-trip truck inspections to log and communicate with Transportation Supervisor to advise of serious issues needing immediate attention Oversight and enforcement of the milk crate recovery inventory control program for the facility Capability to drive a truck to support delivery drivers as needed for runbacks, call offs, or driver assistance Knowledge of all delivery locations to effectively route and maintain all routes Efficiently route trucks and adjust according to volume on assigned days Enforces all Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) safety regulations and ensures compliance Double check and verify product for high priority TLC accounts and special situations as required Job knowledge and ability to recognize problems or issues throughout the shift and take corrective action as needed Operate with a sense of urgency and purpose to ensure proactive problem solving and prioritization of work tasks Ability to thoroughly and concisely communicate with appropriate departments as needed Competence to handle multiple tasks and prioritize for successful operation of Day Warehouse regarding market pick-ups and transfers Assist Transportation Department roles for support as needed Follows all handling and reporting procedures for allergens Efficiently handle products with proper care to prevent damage and waste Safely operates equipment during process of delivery and moving product products Participates in maintaining a safe work environment, always using safe lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching practices and following safety procedures Uses, cleans and maintains supplies, tools, equipment, and keeps work and storage areas orderly to ensure compliance with company sanitation and safety regulations Other responsibilities, duties, and projects as assigned Other Essential Functions: Maintain regular and satisfactory full-time attendance Perform work outside of normal business hours as needed and required Perform special projects as assigned by the Human Resource – Sirna & Sons Produce Competencies: Intellectual horsepower Highly resourceful Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills Innovative and creative thinking Complex problem-solving Organized and attention-to-detail approach Excellent verbal and written communication skills Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Associate’s degree in Logistics or a related field preferred Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and common e-mail systems Experience in the food distribution industry is a plus No CDL certification required, box truck experience preferred Capability to drive a truck to support delivery drivers as needed for runbacks, call-offs, or driver assistance Knowledge of all delivery locations to effectively route and maintain all routes Successfully able to pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical Physical Demands: Stand or walk for long periods of time Must be able to lift to 50 lbs Work in cold and wet cooler environments for extended periods Delivery driver on route all day, working outdoors, will be faced with seasonal changes Will be required to regularly enter and exit vehicle, pull down ramp and push/lift product for delivery on customer premises Schedule: 1st shift Monday thru Saturday All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or another legally protect