Transportation Coordinator at International Paper

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference At International Paper you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves peoples lives the planet and our companys performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.Position Title: Transportation CoordinatorPay Rate: $29.16/hrCategory/Shift: Hourly Full-Time (4:30am 1:00pm Monday Friday)Physical Location: 12851 Alondra Blvd Norwalk CA 90650The Job You Will Perform:Direct plan and manage the day-to-day operations of all activities involving transportationResponsible for completing action items related to Truck and Trailer Federal Inspections/AuditsManage and maintain VMO & DMO/ Experience leveraging J.J. KellerServe as point-of-contact for all transportation related inquiries and issuesCommunicate with customers proactively and professionally ensuring all commitments are being met and customers needs are addressed timelySchedule trucks & trailers for service/repairsSchedule daily pickups and respond to customer requests for scheduling and deliveryWork with dock to ensure trailers are loaded with equipment as neededSchedule direct and coach Trucking team members as needed to achieve Plant safety and production objectivesLead daily trucking safety meetingMonitor driver daily logs VCRs and driver hours for accuracyMonitor overtime and efficiencies in the trucking department and route accordinglyBe a leader in encouragement and enforcement of IPs safety standardsEstablish and communicate to drive team members job performance requirements and minimum standards for safety and productivityEnsure all drive team members are knowledgeable of Plant safety policies and proceduresMaintain all equipment maintenance filesWork with Finance Specialist for POs related to trucking departmentAssist with scale as neededSpot inspect tractors for cleanliness and perform random ride-a-longsDrive as needed to cover team vacations and/or illnessBe a backup for Operations LeadOther duties as assignedThe Skills You Will Bring:Must be 21 years of ageHS Diploma or equivalentMust be authorized to work in the United StatesMust be able to read speak and write enough English to converse with the general public read signs and signals respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and recordsLead/Supervisory experience in transportation or related industry (preferred)Excellent communication skills verbal and writtenStrong customer service follow-up and accountability skillsStrong critical thinking skills attention to detail and ability to draw conclusionsGood time management skillsPride in reliability and working with a teamFlexibility to work overtime and adapt to changes as neededMust be familiar with cargo loading procedures to assure proper distribution location and securityKnowledge of Traffic Dept. processesExpert knowledge of shipping processes and proceduresFamiliarity with fleet compliance solutions preferably J.J. Keller productsExcellent leadership team building communication and organizational skillsExcellent negotiation/conflict resolution skillsProficient in Microsoft Office software programsStrong computer skills ability to add subtract multiply and divide all units of measureFamiliarity with state motor vehicle laws and DOT rules and regulationsOn-the-job success in safety attendance & quality of work expectedAbility to lead train and motivate a team of drivers and develop othersAbility to foster and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customersAbility to identify problems and implement operational process improvements to increase efficiencyThe Benefits You Will Enjoy:International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement plans including Medical Dental Life insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Short-term Disability 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable) Paid Time Off Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home auto vision and pets.The Career You Will Build:Leadership training promotional opportunities The Impact You Will Make:We continue to build a better future for people the planet and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and youll see why our team members say theyre Proud to be IP. The Culture You Will Experience:International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected valued engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.The Company You Will Join:International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods and enable worldwide commerce and pulp for diapers tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis Tenn. we employ approximately 38000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide with manufacturing operations in North America Latin America North Africa and sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting .International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact or .Norwalk CA 90650 Required Experience:IC Key Skills Javase,Analysis,Legal Operations,Light Vehicle Driving,Adobe Indesign Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1