Transportation Specialist/Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

Maersk Logistics & Services handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Hybrid Role- 1-3 days in Office 2 days at home

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and closely monitor owner/operator and company drivers in a fast paced environment.
• Responsible for oversight of dispatchers.
• Must have knowledge of all National and State DOT laws and regulations.
• Responsible for controlling driver costs.
• Expected to perform at 99.5% on time performance.
• Ensure that work is rotated among all drivers.
• Understand all customer pickup and delivery procedures.
• Thorough understanding of local transportation requirements including tolls, tunnels, bridges, etc.
• Must be able to perform routing planning for store delivery.
• Ensure that Drivers are continuously reminded to drive safe and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
• Ensure that Drivers are continuously reminded of all pickup and delivery procedures.
• Be able to react to emergency or urgent situations as they occur and follow emergency and/or accident company protocol.
• Experience in building/managing a team of dispatchers.
• TMW system knowledge a plus.

Qualifications:

• Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Written Communication - Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Professionalism – treats others with respect regardless of their status or position.

Education and/or Experience
• 2-3 years industry experience.

Company Benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)

And more!

Pay Range:

$25 an hour

Monday through Friday

8-5pm or 7-4pm

Hybrid Role- 1-3 days in Office 2 days at home

*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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