Transportation Coordinator

Transportation Coordinator

Pactiv Evergreen

Romeoville, IL 60046

Posted 10 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Transportation, Logistics
  • Job Description

    Transportation Coordinator

    Overview:

    The Transportation Coordinator position functions in a fast-paced environment that is responsible for the execution and monitoring of trailer yard operations. This position coordinates across multiple facilities with 3rd party operators, carriers, and local Pactiv Evergreen teams to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

    Responsibilities:

    Responsibilities:

    • Control and manage flow of trailer yards at assigned facilities. Recommend and influence placement of trailers for efficient operations.
    • Assist in the coordinating the day-to-day operations of all aspects of logistics, as required.
    • Coordinate and direct 3rd party contract spotters. Address out of service and rejected trailers with carriers.
    • Improve management of assigned trailer pool yards by monitoring costs and addressing root causes of operational problems.
    • Utilize yard management software to monitor carrier trailer pools. Ensure all users are utilizing the YMS correctly to manage the yard effectively.
    • Determine trailer re-positioning needs between shared trailer pool sites.
    • Submit Requests for Shipment (RFS) for non-finished goods shipments. Create manual bills of lading and arrange carrier pickups for same day if needed.
    • Attend daily planning meeting and other required meetings with assigned facilities.
    • Share best practices with other regional transportation coordinators.

    Qualifications:

    Qualifications

    • BA/BS degree preferred.
    • High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years logistics experience required.
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast pace setting.
    • Experience and proficiency with various Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
    • Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills with internal/external customers.

    Pactiv Evergreen Inc.(NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

    35 miles southwest of Chicago, Romeoville is a village in Will County, Illinois. The village is located 26 mi southwest of Chicago and is a Chicago suburb. The population was 39,746 based on US Census Bureau 2019 projections. It is located in the southwest suburban area of Chicago near Interstate 55 and Interstate 355.

    The warehouse was built in 2013 and opened in February 2014, distributes food packaging for Sysco, Havi, Speedway, & Wendy's and has approximately 90 employees.

    Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, pleasecall (847) 482-4320 or email [email protected].

    All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

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  • Candidate Profile

    Qualification High School