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POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties and providing support to the Transportation Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Maintain WBS/Roadnet/Peoplenet for customer and route accuracy – this is a daily routine to keep both systems current
• Safety reviews for each site prior to delivery
• Review and set new customer accounts on designated master routes
• Review routes with drivers/make corrections in all system when changes are applied
• New account set up (this is different everywhere and needs to be discussed. Could/should be routing function)
• Recapping customer activity and updating active/inactive accounts to keep the master routes current and to remove “DED” accounts.
• Update and maintain all map books
• Transportation assistance for all driver a.m. call ins on route delivery issues and customer call backs. (Customer Service is not available until 9am)
• Works closely with Business Analysis Supervisor to keep required 5-day customer set up current
• Creates working relationships with new and existing customers, Outside Sale Reps, providing solutions to their delivery times, access to locations, delivery days, acquiring and securing “keys” under UNFI Policy for deliveries outside normal hours.
• Manages returns and requesting feedback from warehouse on relocation of those returns for reship
• Is knowledgeable in all fields of WBS Customer Sites, Maintaining Customer sites information for
• Apply new and existing accounts into Roadnet, Peoplenet, Cooltracks database

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to interact with all departments and all levels of management
• Warehouse/Operations/Transportation experience preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong knowledge of applicable Computer System functions and RF systems.
• Understands procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
• Equipment knowledge is a plus
• High School Diploma/GED Preferred
• DOT compliance knowledge preferred
• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Excellent communication/decision-making skills

For applicants in Colorado: The compensation for this position is starting $18.50 per/hr. You will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs - Paid Time Off; Sick Time; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/ dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance programs, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.