What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Coordinator position at Rural King?
About Us
Rural King Farm and Home Store strives to create a positive and rewarding workplace for our associates. We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a people first environment, and an opportunity to work alongside dedicated associates who share a passion for providing an exceptional experience and service to our rural communities. Whether you are starting an entry-level position or joining with professional experience, Rural King encourages professional growth and provides the necessary resource to help you succeed and grow with us.
When you join the Rural King team, you become a contributing member in supporting the needs of and making a difference in the lives of those within the people and communities we serve.
How We Reward You
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2 * Healthcare plans to support your needs * Virtual doctor visits * Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program * 15% Associate Discount * Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program (no cost to you!) * Associate Assistance Program * RK Cares Associate Hardship Program * 24/7 Chaplaincy Services
Rural King Farm and Home Store strives to create a positive and rewarding workplace for our associates. We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a people first environment, and an opportunity to work alongside dedicated associates who share a passion for providing an exceptional experience and service to our rural communities. Whether you are starting an entry-level position or joining with professional experience, Rural King encourages professional growth and provides the necessary resource to help you succeed and grow with us.
When you join the Rural King team, you become a contributing member in supporting the needs of and making a difference in the lives of those within the people and communities we serve.
How We Reward You
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2 * Healthcare plans to support your needs * Virtual doctor visits * Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program * 15% Associate Discount * Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program (no cost to you!) * Associate Assistance Program * RK Cares Associate Hardship Program * 24/7 Chaplaincy Services
- Responsible for efficient and cost-effective scheduling of deliveries and routing of Rural King trucks
- Communicate daily plan made by operations clearly to drivers to ensure on-time delivery of products
- Use discretion and independent judgment in making decisions
- Schedule pickups of returned materials from the stores
- Track driver hours to accurately schedule their runs for the following day
- Seek outside line hauls from vendors or carriers to eliminate driving with empty miles and to build on the profitability of Rural King Transportation.
- Communicate to the appropriate parties any discrepancy that may arise with a delivery or pickup
- Driver performance reviews to ensure Rural King is performing according to DOT regulations
- Trouble shoot driver’s issues and coach them when necessary
- Oversee that the manifests are run and given to drivers in a timely fashion
- Work closely with payroll to ensure all driver route sheets and payroll issues are communicated quickly and accurately
- May be required to cross train and perform other duties
- Knowledge of logistics, including carriers, shipping policies and procedures
- Able to read a map and accurately plan a route
- Working knowledge of Department of Transportation rules and regulations preferred
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work in high pressure situations
- Superior organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely
- Ability to complete computer-based training