Transportation Coordinator

Job Ref: 179610 Location: Rocklin, CA 95765 Location Flexibility: Onsite Category: Transportation (Non-DOT) Job Type: Full-time Job Status: Non-exempt Pay Basis Hourly Pay Rate $21.75 Brand UNFI

Join Our Team

UNFI is a critical link in North America's food supply chain. Join our growing Distribution Center team and become part of one of the largest distributors of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Apply today!

Job Overview

As a Transportation Coordinator, you will provide administrative and operational support to the Transportation Department. This role plays a critical part in ensuring transportation activities run efficiently by supporting driver operations, monitoring transportation systems, processing documentation, and assisting with communication between drivers, customers, and internal departments.

What Does It Mean to Be Part of the Transportation Team?

As a Transportation Coordinator, you help support daily transportation operations by maintaining accurate records, monitoring driver activity, processing transportation-related documentation, and assisting with issue resolution. Through strong organizational and communication skills, you help ensure timely deliveries and excellent service to our customers.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Team-Oriented Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programs

Job Responsibilities

• Review and process driver payroll information and driver status changes.
• Monitor transportation systems and databases, including Roadnet, PeopleNet, and Cooltrax, to ensure accurate operational information.
• Monitor driver routes and transportation dashboards and communicate potential route issues or delivery concerns to supervisors, managers, and customer service teams.
• Provide transportation support related to delivery issues, customer callbacks, and driver inquiries.
• Process transportation-related paperwork, receipts, invoices, deposits, and supporting documentation while researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain transportation records, archive documentation, and coordinate the distribution of paperwork to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate new driver setup activities, including phones, fuel cards, lodging cards, uniforms, and other transportation resources.
• Contact customers regarding delivery follow-up, service reviews, and transportation-related inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education / Certification

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Experience

• Transportation, warehouse, logistics, operations, or distribution center experience preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize transportation and warehouse management systems.
• Understanding of transportation operations and safety practices.
• DOT compliance knowledge preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interact professionally with all departments and all levels of management.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Equipment knowledge is a plus.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment

This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center or office.

About UNFI

We are North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 58 Distribution Centers and corporate offices.

Learn More: www.unfi.com

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Company: United Natural Foods West Inc

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state/provincial and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), Click HERE for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program (or retirement savings plan if in Canada); medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account (U.S. only), subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate's first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI's commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.

UNFI's compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act or for Canadian applicants in accordance with provincial human rights legislation.