Martin Transport Hiring for Logistics Support Full Time

Be a part of a well-known and established company as a Logistics Support person for Martin Transport. Pay starts at $19.50-$20.00 an hour for 40 hour weeks. The primary function is to support the Logistics Coordinators after hours and during their days off, getting loads moved for our customer by supervising and instructing drivers. Responsible for ensuring that drivers operate economically, sound and safe. They should also maintain the company image of honesty and integrity.

Job Specifics

• Schedule during training. 8-5 Monday thru Friday for 5 to 6 weeks
• Normal work schedule: Start on Wednesday and work 4 – 10 hour days (8AM-7PM) for the first pay week. Work 10 hours (8AM-7PM) on Sunday, then finish the work week Monday through Friday (3PM-10PM). Off until the following Wednesday and repeat
• All shifts have a 1 hour lunch break built in

Our Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday Pay, Hospital Sick Pay, Bereavement Leave Pay, Jury Duty Leave Pay, Trainee Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Several Annual and Quarterly Bonus Programs
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K plus match up to 3 percent
• Group Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support Logistics Coordinators.
• Supervise drivers (Instruct drivers on day-by-day activities)
• Make sure customer-specific requirements are met, including on-time pick up’s and delivery’s
• Work out problems with drivers through the proper corrective action procedures
• Keep your supervisors and the terminal managers current on all personnel issues
• Manage driver utilization wisely
• Ensure drivers are given all information needed to properly fill out their paperwork and properly meet our customers needs
• Ensure adequate drivers are available to meet customer needs
• Ensure drivers have been properly trained before they are dispatched on a load
• Ensure all drivers are treated fair and equal
• Maintain a good working relationship with customers, co-workers, terminal managers, employees, and the general public
• Call customers regularly to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Keep customer up to date on their load information
• Keep your supervisor informed about any and all customer service problems or complaints
• Work with new customers to develop new business and growth
• Manage inventories as required
• Ensure loads are dispatched in a profitable manner, minimize deadhead miles, etc.
• Minimize driver downtime and control accessorial driver pay
• Eliminate wasteful activities and spending
• Other projects/duties as assigned by the logistics supervisor, logistics operations manager, or vice-president of operations.

Our Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Three (3) years or more work experience as a mechanic
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of trailer types, construction, and accessories as to be fully compliant with customer needs and DOT requirement
• Logistical skills