Transportation ManagerJob DescriptionLocationRiviera BeachJob SummaryThe Transportation Manager for Inland Transportation of Ocean Carriage equipment oversees and optimizes all aspects of Tropical’s transportation operations by managing relationships, controlling costs, maintaining high level of service and planning routes efficiently. This position will be responsible for both operational and personnel aspects of transportation.Job ScopeSupervisory Responsibilities Budgetary ResponsibilitiesYesSupervises 3 salaried employees and 51 hourly employeesHas expenditure authority over $2000Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsures the company adheres to all local, state, and federal transportation regulations. This may include budget allocations for inspections, permits, fines, and compliance-related auditsManages Independent Contractor fleet, supervisors, company drivers, dispatchers, and office personnel.Oversees all aspects of third-party transportation provider’s negotiation of rates and yard storage.Oversee the cost of maintaining the transportation fleet, including routine maintenance and repairs after breakdowns or accidents with safety as top priority.Allocates the budget for purchasing or leasing new vehicles, and trucks.Leads professional development of transportation personnel, including driver safety training, certifications, and management development programs.Recruits personnel, drivers and overseeing their training to ensure consistency across the employee base.Collaborates with other departments to ensure transportation needs are met, including coordinating with warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery of goodsMinimum Education, Certification, Experience and Physical RequirementsEducation and experience minimums can be substituted with any equivalent combination of training and experienceEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalentExperience7 years intermodal, trucking or transportation experience.LicenseLocal Driver’s LicenseTravelLess than 5% to various Tropical LocationsPhysicalOffice Environment – Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer. Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve lower shelf files. Ability to reach overhead to retrieve upper shelf files. ability to sit 1/3 – 2/3 of day. Ability to travel in various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, train etc..) Occasionally exposed to outside elements during the course of traveling.LanguageEnglishSkills, Knowledge and AbilitiesSkills in written and verbal communication.Skills in reading and comprehension.Skills in Basic Mathematics.Skills in interpersonal relationships and customer service.Skills in negotiations, analytical thinking organizing and planning.Skills in leadership, judgement and decision-making.Skills in the operation of standard office equipment including computer terminals.Knowledge of route optimization best practicesAbility to analyze and manage performanceKnowledge of equipment contraintsKnowledge of DOT laws and regulations
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JOB SUMMARY Receives, tallies, and loads out cargo. Operates jockey truck to position containers for loading and unloading and to perform door to door switches. Maintains a professional attitude and relationship with customers, common carriers, U.S. Customs, and U.S.D.A.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Six months in warehouse operations.LICENSE: Valid Florida Driver’s License and CDL Class A with hazmat and tanker endorsements.TRAVEL: N/A.
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for tracking all of Tropical’s equipment moving both in and out of the port, maintain inventory, and generate reports to be sent to regional office.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: One to three years experience with equipment monitoring and control.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License.TRAVEL: N/A
JOB SUMMARY Inspects and receives cargo to protect the interest of Tropical and its customers. Verifies that cargo meets Tropical’s minimum requirements for cargo acceptance. Notifies supervisor / crew leader for problem resolution when cargo does not meet Tropical requirements. Measures and documents the shipment’s size, type and characteristics along with complete written record of any discrepancies. Applies proper Tropical labels according to cargo marks and paperwork and enters correct data in the warehouse management system, preparing cargo for putaway. Operates a forklift as part of the receiving, stripping, or putaway processes. Puts away cargo in the proper location and documents that transaction properly in the warehouse management system.JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilitiesPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInspects cargo to ensure that cargo meets the Tropical receiving guidelines for acceptance.Receives cargo by :a. Verifying and documenting the count.b. Ensuring that cargo matches description on the carrier’s freight billc. Verifying and documenting cargo condition.d. Properly noting exceptions (discrepancies) on the delivery agent’s paperwork.e. Checks for proper hazardous material documents.f. Signs the delivery receipt, and accepts cargo in accordance with the receiving process.Measures cargo and enters information into the warehouse management system or on hand tally.Properly, accurately, and legibly, records all other required information on tally or in warehouse management system.Prepares cargo for putaway by verifying paperwork, and placing cargo on pallets. Secures cargo to pallets with shrinkwrap and/or tape.Applies labels to each handling unit, in accordance with company procedures.Exhibits good customer service skills in communicating with customers, truckers, and vendors.Performs and documents pre-shift forklift inspection.Operates a forklift to unload delivery trucks and containers.Strips and transloads cargo as neededTransfers large shipments from delivery truck directly into containers.Loads containers making sure that cargo is placed properly in containers to ensure maximum stow and damage free transit.Loads flat racks according to flat rack procedures.Ensures proper hazardous material placards are applied when hazardous cargo is loaded.Performs all other assigned duties as requested.MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Six (6) months Tropical warehouse experience.OSHA certified in forklift operation.LICENSE: Valid Florida drivers licenseTRAVEL: None.
JOB SUMMARY Manages, contracts, schedules, monitors, and prioritizes vendor trucking activities according to booking, vessel departure, and service standards. Manages driver activities and schedule drivers as appropriate to maintain compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Tropical Shipping policies and rules. Maintains controls over equipment utilization, customer satisfaction, and adherence to tight time frames. Updates company systems promptly with pertinent data to ensure accuracy and efficient handling of cargo. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESManages the planning of jobs and vendor selection to obtain the best vendor match for customer requirements for hazmat loads, overweight, and over dimensional. Updates data into Tritium System & updates data when needed. Addresses changes, voyage changes, Act. Also updates T-link to ensure customers are charged.Assigns driver and equipment and confirms with customers via e-mail and or phone. Delivery time, location and equipment type and size.Manages and maintains over twenty equipment pool locations.Monitors several e-mail accounts to verify vendors are ready for next assignment and or issues at location to be addressed.Creates work orders when needed both in T-link and Trinium for repossession moves.Adds assessorial request in system under correct vendor and provide back authorization number for vendor to be paid. Also ensures the accuracy of rates.Communicates with both internal and external customers to coordinate pick-up/ deliveries, adding change of equipment, voyage or time change. Requests out of route miles when needed and adds into system.Rail bills all containers moving on class 1 railroads via their website.Ensures rate to customer is in accurate for proper billing.Complies with all DOT rules and regulations for each state traveled in.Performs all other assigned duties. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: One year in transportation or shipping.LICENSE: Valid local driver’s licenseTRAVEL: 5% travel to other Tropical locations and vendors as necessary.PHYSICAL: Office Environment – Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer. Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve lower shelf files. Ability to reach overhead to retrieve upper shelf files. ability to sit 1/3 – 2/3 of day. Ability to travel in various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, train etc.) Occasionally exposed to outside elements during the course of traveling.LANGUAGE: English
JOB SUMMARY Spots and picks up empty and loaded containers within the Miami and West Palm Beach area and other South Florida areas.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Five years verifiable experience driving over-the-road equipment, and two years verifiable experience working LTL freight.LICENSE: ICC and DOT certification and DOT physical. Valid Local Driver’s License. Class A, CDL with HAZMAT and tanker endorsements.TRAVEL: 100% Travel to local Tropical locations.Performs general inspection on truck daily for Department of Transportation (DOT) safety requirements and completes appropriate Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).Logs into MC-3 electronic dispatch system and updates all required information.Applies straps / chains and binders loads for secure transport according to DOT regulations.Fills out Equipment Interchange Inspection Reports (EIR) along with all other required paper work for customer pick-ups and deliveries.Inspects containers before delivery for damage and condition.Spots and picks up empty and loaded containers within the Miami, Dade, Palm Beach and other South Florida areas.Performs all other duties as assigned.
Responsible for coordinating freight activities in Canada including equipment control, rail, vessel, maintenance & repair, truck dispatching, estimates, invoicing and planning.No budgetary or supervisory responsibilities.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReview, reconcile, and maintain freight handling equipment inventory daily in Canada, and updating company computer system (TLINK) with daily activity.Review and maintain freight handling equipment movements on RAIL and update internet RAIL computer system as required.Verify accuracy of freight and handling equipment, rail, trucking, warehousing billing and approve invoices for payment.Review and input maintenance and repair invoices and pre-trips in company computer system (FLEETWAVE),Manage container flows as related to schedules and deadlines.Coordinate operational duties as required for sourcing TRUCK/RAIL/WAREHOUSING and identify process improvement opportunities and quantify the associated costs and benefits.Analyze existing network and recommend/execute changes to drive freight costs down.Collaborate with other departments and cross-functional teams to manage, service, and grow customer relationships.Performs all other assigned duties.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.EXPERIENCE: One to two years experience in Logistics preferred.LICENSE: Valid Canadian Driver’s License and valid Passport.TRAVEL: 5% Travel to Tropical locations.PHYSICAL: Operations – Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer or handheld. Ability to frequently twist, bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb on equipment, push/pull 50 pounds, crawl, lift and carry at least 80 pounds on a daily basis. Able to withstand constant exposure to extreme weather conditions. Ability to travel in various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, train etc.) Occasionally exposed to outside elements during the course of traveling.LANGUAGE: English
JOB SUMMARY Provides rate quotations to prospective customers. Takes bookings and coordinates required logistics to ensure high quality service is delivered and customer satisfaction is maintained. Provides general information and resolves customer issues as required. JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilitiesPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides rate quotes to prospective customers either via phone or email on all cargo types(LCL/FCL/BB) to all destinations. Follows up with email or fax confirmation to customer. Provides sales leads as appropriate. Creates bookings ensuring that all required inland logistics are complete and allow for accurate cargo movement and routing. Provides booking confirmations via fax or email to ensure customer knows booking particulars.Answers customer general inquiry questions, ie. Shipment tracking, explaining services, confirming receipt of cargo, billing inquiries, etc.Makes requested changes to bookings, following up with operating departments to ensure change is understood and has been received.Logs and works toward resolution of customer issues and complaints. Informs supervisor when complaint is not resolvable at employee level. Records all information in SIRS Incident tab on Job Screen. Provides document copies for customers as requested. Typically requested documents include bills of lading, invoices, and other export documents.Creates FCN request to correct billing errors when complaint is received from customer. Proactively calls customers for pick ups or takes calls for pickups from customers. Transmits information to appropriate operating groups for actions.Follows up with customers to ensure the customer is satisfied after having experienced a service issue or failure.Explains company services to new customers. Presents information in a logical fashion and provides information proactively.Interviews new customers to identify customer preferences and establishes customer profile and partner file.Performs all other related duties as requested.EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Business Management or in a related fieldEXPERIENCE: Two years experience in the delivery of customer service in a direct or telecommunications customer service capacity, with at least 6 months preparing documentation.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s LicenseTRAVEL: NonePHYSICAL: Office Environment – Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer. Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve lower shelf files. Ability to reach overhead to retrieve upper shelf files. Ability to sit 1/3 – 2/3 of day. Ability to work on feet for 1/3 – 2/3 day.LANGUAGE: English
