Backhaul Coordinator

Job Ref: 161258 Location: Centralia, WA 98531 Category: Logistics and Warehouse Job Type: Full-time Job Status: Non-exempt Pay Basis Hourly Pay Rate $21.50

PURPOSE:

Responsible for the scheduling and follow through of PO's to be picked up by the driver. Includes direct communication with vendors, buyers, dispatchers, and drivers to ensure completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job Responsibilities

• Contacts vendor, confirms order pickup details and notifies vendor of pickup date changes.

• Completes incoming and unbooked reports and transportation logs in a timely manner.

• Provides transportation assistance for all driver call-ins regarding route delivery issues and customer call backs.

• Completes packets with necessary information (load details, manifest and labels) for drivers.

• Delivers packets to Transportation and/or Receiving office.

• Collects and processes packets from previous days backhaul.

• Files return manifest sheets, completes Daily and Weekly Recap Summary and forwards to Regional Routing.

• Informs supervisor/manager of any discrepancies in paperwork or policy violations.

• Checks pool to ensure there are no remaining purchase orders outstanding.

• Ensures all backhauls are picked up and tracks all backhaul PORC (temperature) documents in a timely manner.

• Notifies Inbound Logistics regarding overflow pallets of 10 or more.

• Performs other relevant job duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• Detail oriented, good organizational skills

• Capable of maintaining written records and completing required forms in timely manner

• Ability to build solid and accurate pallet count

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Understanding of Safety guidelines

• Ability to communicate and work well with others

• Astute, close attention to detail

• Should understand TMS and all applicable functions

• Should have strong knowledge of routes and all transportation procedures

Company: Centralia Holdings LLC.