Transportation Associate

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Transportation AssociateAlachua ,FLSUMMARYCheck trucks and trailers into and out of the yard using the Warehouse Management System and verify system accuracy. Perform all duties safely, accurately, and meet set productivity goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Communicate to and work effectively with immediate supervisor to identify and resolve any and all issues arising from yard management activities. Inspect inbound and outbound trailers for damage, seal integrity, and reefer unit status. Maintain accurate records of inbound and outbound trailer/driver activities. Oversee dedicated carrier and one-way dispatch process to insure timely departures. Monitor drop trailer program to insure all standards and compliance criteria are being met. Properly record, monitor and direct placement of drop trailers in and out of the facility. Properly record, monitor and direct placement of dedicated carrier trailers in and out of the facility. Properly record, monitor and direct placement of one-way trailers in and out of the facility. Maintain accurate yard data via the Warehouse Management System. Coordinate inbound rail receipts between railroad and the warehouse. Release empty railcars in a timely manner to eliminate demurrage expenses. Work effectively with immediate supervisor to improve processes and accuracy, and resolve any issues pertaining to the yard management process. Responsible for the neatness and cleanliness of assigned work area, accuracy of yard locations, and travel lanes. Report any unsafe issues to supervisor. Observe and enforce all safety rules in an effort to prevent accidents and injuries. Perform tasks and operate appropriate equipment in a safe and orderly manner in an effort to prevent accidents and injuries. Ensure that guard house equipment is maintained (daily inspection) and clean; report repair or service needs to supervisor in an effort to prevent equipment damage. Ensure guard house computers and RF equipment is used in a safe and professional manner. Understand and comply with all applicable company policies (i.e. attendance, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Associate Handbook). Comply with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations, and policies (i.e. OSHA, HACCP, AIB). Perform other yard management duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill set, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass a functional capacity test.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one year warehouse related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and write simple correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Dispatch or routing experience helpful. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITIONThe physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An individual should contact his or her supervisor or the Human Resource Department if he or she believes that an accommodation is needed. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; taste and smell. The associate is frequently required to sit; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The associate must frequently open, close and latch trailer doors - roll up and barn/swing styles. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here represent those that an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving motor vehicles or other mechanical equipment. The associate is frequently exposed to all types of weather. The associate is occasionally exposed to vehicle emissions; contained toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment usually is loud.The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.WORK HOURSThis is a full-time position. The incumbent must have the ability to work a varying schedule which might include shift work (days or nights), weekdays or weekends, and some holidays. Work hours may vary or change based on customer order requirements.