TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Transportation Specialist

We are looking for a Transportation Specialist for Pilgrim's who coordinates the transportation planning of customer replenishment orders in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible, while meeting all customer service expectations. This role reports out of our Corporate Office in Greeley, CO.

Responsibilities :

• Book daily shipments out of third party warehouses and / or plants (approx. 100 domestic loads / week)
• Review shipment routing and freight costs to ensure maximum savings.
• Assist claims in resolution of transportation of rejected product.
• Assist in tracking late and potential late trucks.
• Communicate and advise plant and sales team about drivers scheduled, load delays, drop trailers, etc
• Maintain and review carrier performance of on-time delivery.
• Maintain drop trailer and plant trailer pools.
• Daily communication with your carriers out of your facility and building relationships with your key carriers.
• Coverage for other coworkers duties and responsibilities as needed.
• On call 24 / 7, via cell phone, to deal with transportation or carrier issues that may arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits :

For individuals assigned and / or hired to work in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrim's is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Pilgrim's is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim's processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim's is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Availability, determination, discipline, humility, ownership, simplicity, sincerity.