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Transportation Specialist
full-timeSan Diego$0k - $0k

Summary

Location

San Diego

Salary

$0k - $0k

Type

full-time

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About this role

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Position is responsible for serving as the primary administrative support for our major client's operations.

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:

  • $22.50 - $24.00 Per Hour

Benefits

  • Paid time off

  • 401k, with company match

  • Company sponsored life insurance

  • Medical, dental, vision plans

  • Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance

  • Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Commuter benefits

  • Employee Discounts

  • Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Analyze data from custom computer screens and prepare driver run sheets for each flight

  • Assign Drivers to gates and flights

  • Serve as the quality assurance specialist, ensuring that contents of coolers and or meals meet customer specifications

  • Monitor driver’s kitchen departure time

  • Track all flight, gate, meal order and other changes in flights

  • Serve as back up supervisor when that individual is on the ramp by relaying changes in flights to drivers on the ramp, directing work flow and resolving customer problems

  • Check that drivers have completed their run sheets accurately and that all times, aircraft changes, service levels and quantities meet customer specifications

  • Answer and log customer calls, concerns and complaints and make recommendations to resolve on-going issues

  • This position will rotate periodically between scheduled shift, and vacation relief shift

Qualifications

Education:

  • H.S. diploma required

  • Associate’s degree preferred

Work Experience:

  • 2+ years of general work experience in an office or warehouse facility.

  • 1 year of experience directing the work of others

  • 1-2 years of shipping/receiving experience preferred

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

  • Able to drive on the ramp (must be 21+ driver’s license)

  • Able to multi-task in a hectic environment

  • Detail oriented

  • Able to keep calm in high pressure environment

  • Able to work with a minimum of supervision/off-site environment

  • Able to make independent decisions

  • Able to compile data from multiple sources with a high degree of accuracy

  • Able to communicate status changes to all parties in a timely manner

  • Driven to document and improve processes

  • Must have valid driver’s license

Language / Communication Skills:

  • Able to develop rapport with major client

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Unit

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: none

Exemption Classification: non-exempt

Internal Relationships: unit employees

External Relationships: customers

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:

  • Must be able to function in a warehouse environment 

  • May be required to rotate between day and night shift

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title): Mgr, Transportation or General Manager

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):  n/a

Number of Direct Reports: n/a

Number of Dotted Line Reports: n/a

Estimated Total Size of Team: 2

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

  • Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills

  • Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People

  • Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively

  • Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

  • We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity

  • We communicate and keep each other informed

  • We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team

  • We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details

  • We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes

  • We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it

  • We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

We anticipate that this job will close on:

02/06/2026

For California Residents, please click here to view our California privacy notice.

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!

Other facts

Tech stack
Data Analysis,Quality Assurance,Multi-Tasking,Detail Oriented,Communication,Problem Resolution,Customer Service,Team Leadership,Independent Decision Making,Process Improvement,Time Management,Logistics Coordination,Report Compilation,Driver Management,Operational Support,Adaptability

About gategroup

Shaping the future of Inflight Hospitality.

At gategroup, we are the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board, and hospitality services, enhancing the passenger experience at 35,000 feet and beyond.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, our footprint spans over 200 operating units across 60+ countries and territories, making us the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry. Every day, we proudly serve millions of travelers, partnering with the world’s top airlines to deliver memorable culinary moments and seamless retail experiences.

Driven by innovation, advanced technology, and operational excellence, our teams design and deliver premium food and service solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of modern air travel.

From gourmet meals to intelligent retail programs, our mission is simple:
To elevate every journey.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Airlines and Aviation

What you'll do

  • The Transportation Specialist is responsible for analyzing data, preparing driver run sheets, and ensuring quality assurance for meal services. They also monitor flight changes and serve as a backup supervisor when needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does gategroup pay for a Transportation Specialist?

gategroup offers a competitive compensation package for the Transportation Specialist role. The salary range is USD 0k - 0k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Transportation Specialist do at gategroup?

As a Transportation Specialist at gategroup, you will: the Transportation Specialist is responsible for analyzing data, preparing driver run sheets, and ensuring quality assurance for meal services. They also monitor flight changes and serve as a backup supervisor when needed..

Why join gategroup as a Transportation Specialist?

gategroup is a leading Airlines and Aviation company. The Transportation Specialist role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Transportation Specialist position at gategroup remote?

The Transportation Specialist position at gategroup is based in San Diego, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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