Warehouse/Transportation Clerk

Transportation ClerkThe Transportation Clerk will provide administrative support to the transportation department including filing freight claims, reviewing DOT logs for compliance, negotiating freight rates and assisting in the warehouse as needed. Mon-Fri | $20/hrResponsibilities: Constant communication with drivers to ensure on time deliveries/pick-ups and customer satisfactionCoordinate the routes daily based on customer needsReview LTL and UPS costs daily for cost effectiveness based on customer needsFile freight claims with the applicable carrierUsing the AS400, negotiate freight rates for better service and cost effectivenessReview driver logs, hours of service, trip reports, driver reports, etc. for DOT/FMCSR complianceAssist with warehouse responsibilities as requiredRequirements: High School/GED education requiredDetailed knowledge of local, state and federal DOT/FMCSR rules requiredMinimum of 2 years of transportation administration/clerk experience required, preferably in a warehouse/distribution environmentAbility to perform clerical and administrative duties with speed and accuracy under limited supervisionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)AS400/iSeries experience preferred, particularly inventory/receiving functionsSelf-starter with the ability to multi-task projectsAbility to answer a heavy volume of phone calls from both internal and external customersMust be a detail-orientated problem solverExperience with an Automatic On-Board Recording Device preferred (AOBRDS such as XATA and OmniTRACS) Previous commercial driver experience a plusGet Paid When You Need It! Access to a portion of your earned wages before payday Convenient pay card option - no bank account required Take control of your finances with flexible pay accessThe perks of being a Bunzl team member don't stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future. Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time 401K with generous company matchBunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America. Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match. Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.