Job Summary
Our client, a leading company in the food distribution and logistics industry, is seeking a detail-oriented Transportation Operations Coordinator / Dispatch Clerk to support daily transportation and logistics operations at their Warrendale, PA facility. This role performs administrative and clerical functions within the transportation department, ensuring accurate documentation, supporting drivers, monitoring delivery operations, and maintaining compliance with DOT requirements.
Contract Duration: Approximately 18 weeks (720 total hours)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (subject to change based on business needs)
Location: Warrendale, PA (173 Thorn Hill Rd, Warrendale, PA 15086)
Work Environment: 80% Office / 20% Warehouse
Travel: None required
Key Responsibilities
- Perform administrative and clerical duties supporting the transportation department
- Support drivers, including driver debriefing processes
- Answer phones and provide general office support
- Monitor delivery operations and communicate updates as needed
- Maintain and prepare DOT compliance documentation
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of transportation activities
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with drivers, staff, and management
Required Qualifications
- Experience using Omnitracs
- Strong administrative and clerical support skills
- Experience with driver support and debriefing processes
- Strong phone and office support skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Familiarity with DOT compliance documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in transportation, logistics, or distribution operations
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Customer service experience
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
About the Role
This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth daily transportation operations by providing essential administrative and clerical support to the dispatch and logistics team. The successful candidate will help maintain compliance, support drivers, and keep operations running efficiently. Interviews for this role will be conducted in person.