Transportation Assistant

Purpose of Position:

Coordinate the activities of Tricont truck drivers. Role model and demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others. The Dispatch supervisor also plays a vital role in ensuring the company’s continued success by ensuring they are dependable, focused on safety and to be flexible and cooperative. The Dispatch Specialist has knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.

Accountabilities:

• Works in administrative capacity within the transportation department.
• Answers phone, distributes driver pouches, and works with team to ensure all routes are ready for drivers throughout the day.
• Organizes the delivery documentation that is returned by the drivers after each delivery. Sorts, files, and scans applicable documentation.
• Shipment tracking and tracing.
• Order Entry.
• Scheduling loading and/or unloading Appointments.
• Customer Communications.
• Carrier Communications.
• Billing / ensure required documents are obtained and customer invoicing requirements are met.
• Supports transportation team with various other administrative duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office Skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, etc.).

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field from an accredited institution, and/or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced proficiency in analytics software, SAP and Microsoft Power BI, Excel & Access.
• 1 year of similar work experience.
• Understanding of geography and logistics.
• Bilingual in Spanish would also be a plus.

DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H

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***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***