Transportation Coordinator

Job Posted: 2024-10-14
Location:
Austell, GA, US

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Transportation Coordinator for Austell, you will be the point person for all things related to the operation of the Austell overnight parts shuttle and daily flatbed shuttle. You will provide the various local departments with a single point of contact for all transportation related issues.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Maintain the shipping and transfer staging areas in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
  • Work with Austell Service Department shops and Yard Coordinators to ensure correct processes are applied when palletizing, banding, and securing of components to be transported safely and free of damage.
  • Coordinate with Austell warehouse transfer line, Austell Service Department shops and Yard Coordinators on proper load scheduling, shipment labeling, and tracking.
  • Unload inbound LTL trucks, ensuring all items are delivered to the correct Austell department, shop, or staging area.
  • Unload and receive Work Tools from Waco and coordinate with the BCP team for correct handling and storage.
  • Perform daily shipment assessment to ensure items are optimized for the correct mode of transportation.
  • Perform online booking of all daily shipments which are going to move on the flatbed routes.
  • Ensure flatbed manifest is completed and provided to the carrier daily.
  • Load the afternoon parts shuttle truck and ensure everything is scanned correctly
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
  • Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should have a mechanical aptitude, organized and the ability to operate different types of heavy equipment. You should have basic computer skills, a clean driving record and be safety conscious. The ability to multitask, problem solve and provide superior customer service are essential to this position as well.

Education/Experience:
  • High school or equivalent experience. 
Required Qualifications/Skills:
  • Excellent organization and communication skills. 
  • Basic computer skills (email, internet, basic data entry). 
  • Problem solving and multitasking skills. 
  • Safety-conscious mentality. 
    Values:

    At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

    • Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
    • Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
    • Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
    • Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
    • Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

    Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

    • Acting in a safe manner
    • Exhibiting honesty and integrity
    • Acting in a fair and ethical manner
    • Team mentality
    • Delivering quality results
    • Embraces change / improvement
    • Exhibiting superior customer service skills
    • Exhibiting pride and ownership
    • Working with a sense of urgency
    • Exhibiting a winning attitude 

    What We Offer:

    Yancey Bros. Co. offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

    Competitive Pay Structure
    • Competitive Compensation
    • Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
    • 401k Plan Strong Company Match
    • Employee Profit Sharing
    • Financial Wellness Coaching
    Employee Wellness Program
    • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
    • Prescription Drug Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Short & Long Term Disability
    • Group Life Insurance
    Personal Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Sick Leave 
    Career Development
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Ongoing Training 
    • Advancement Opportunities