Transportation Specialist- Logistics at Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL

Department: Dot Transportation

Reports To: Customer Delivery Manager

Wage Range: $15.73 - $22.40

This position will provide support to the Transportation Department in coordination with customers, suppliers, drivers, and other Dot/DTI employees.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Schedules customer delivery and supplier pickup appointments
• Enters information to update file maintenance systems
• Supports Customer Service, Replenishment, Routing, and Dispatch teams on scheduling related processes
• Provides excellent customer service to external scheduling contacts
• Participates in continuous improvement projects
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

YOU MUST HAVE

• High school diploma or GED
• Excellent attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience working in fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Administrative/clerical experience
• Effective professional verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Monday – Friday. Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Works in both a team environment and on individual tasks
• Utilize data analysis and interpretation

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.