Transportation Clerk (Days) - SYGMA - Burlington, KY
About this role
Company:
US3594 Sygma Kentucky (The Sygma Network, Inc)Sales Territory:
NoneZip Code:
41005Travel Percentage:
0COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors
JOB SUMMARY
This is an operations position responsible for performing clerical duties within the transportation department including maintaining all regulatory compliance as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Shift/Hours: Sunday - Thursday/8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Gather, organize and process driver daily paperwork, logs, manifest, vehicle inspection, etc.
- Answer phones, route calls and take messages.
- Research operation challenges, order supplies, liaison between office and operations
- Respond to delivery associate issues and provide support for a resolution.
- Process inbound freight paperwork weekly.
- Primary contact for any inbound freight issues.
- Run daily reports for operations supervisors (i.e. observations, vehicle tracking, etc.)
- Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervision or management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
Experience
- 2 years of prior customer service experience preferred.
- 2 years’ distribution/transportation experience in a high volume, route delivery operation preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets the company's insurability standards.
Professional Skills
- Strong leadership, analytical and motivational skills.
- Knowledge of D.O.T. regulations.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Expertise in Windows operating system and utilizing Excel and Word.
- Understanding of Manpower scheduling.
Physical Demand
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.
- The employee may have to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.comOVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Company at a glance
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025.
As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions.
For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
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