Job Summary:
Our Weekend Operations Coordinator will work Wednesday – Sunday monitoring and updating shipments in our transportation management system, helping to prepare documents for our drivers, and providing important information to our customers. The Ops Coordinator will also plan the activities of both warehouse workers and drivers to ensure our pick up and delivery commitments are completed on time.
Our weekend operation involves handling a lot of shipments at the SFO airport cargo terminals. Having previous experience working with air freight would be helpful, but we will provide on the job training in all areas of the operation until competency is achieved. This position will require good decision making and problem-solving skills as well as excellent computer skills.
California Sierra Express has been serving the air freight logistics industry for over 35 years. We operate six freight terminals in CA and one in Reno, NV. We're an overnight carrier serving international and domestic freight forwarders as a final mile Pick-Up and Delivery agent for shipments that travel around the globe.
You'll be joining a local team of over 60 people all committed to providing the best service possible to our customers who trust Cal Sierra to move their shipments on-time throughout the greater Bay area.
Benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Paid Training
- Advancement opportunity
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Consistent attendance Wed - Sunday is mandatory.
- Operate a forklift safely when needed to move shipments in and out of trailers.
- Strong computer skills in order entry, dispatch, scanning and scheduling are a must.
- Comply with all laws and regulations relating to driving, transporting and handling of freight including those issued by but limited to The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Comply with truck, cargo and facility security requirements as outlined by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA).
- Comply with safe work practices as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
- Comply with federal drug and alcohol regulations.
- High School diploma or GED Required. Some college preferred.
- 1-2 years prior experience in a similar position.
- Understands customer service and is able to provide consistent quality service.
- Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and skill in performing clerical work.
- Familiar with computers and MS Office suite.
- Detail orientated with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English; verbally and in writing.