Manager, Transportation & Logistics
Company: US Foods, Inc.
Location: La Mirada
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs and supervises
the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates within
the transportation department. Ensures all drivers and other
transportation department associates are appropriately trained in
job duties as well as safety and legal responsibilities.
Anticipates, analyzes and troubleshoots problems with deliveries
and devises cost-effective and legal solutions; and acts to
implement same. Schedules drivers for routes based on division
devised methodology. Conducts routine Safety and Driver Meetings.
Create an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged
and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives
Ensure maintenance of driver qualification files. Investigates all
accidents, maintains an accident file, tracks causes and takes
appropriate preventative action. SUPERVISION : Supervise drivers
and department clerical associates RELATIONSHIPS Internal:
Transportation Dept and Warehouse External: Customers
QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training: High School Diploma or
equivalent required, Possess Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
preferred. Related Experience: A minimum of 4 years
transportation/delivery experience required and 1 year of
experience managing a hourly workforce required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to openly and effectively
communicate with all associates. Must be able to use, or learn to
use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XATA, and
tools used to perform the job. Must be able to perform all job
functions safely. Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times
and required overtime for the position. Must know/have ability to
learn MSDS information regarding all material used within the scope
of the work. Understand and interpret DOT and other state and
federal regulations. This role will also receive annual incentive
plan bonus up to 10% of base salary.? ?Benefits for this role may
include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement
benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability,
employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review
available benefits, please click here:
https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html . Physical
Requirements: JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: 1. SIT Occasionally to
Frequently on Driver Assessment days 2. STAND Occasionally 3. WALK
Occasionally 4. DRIVE Occasionally JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT: 1.
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally 2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely 4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80
pounds 5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO
CARRY: 1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally 2. 10-20 lbs (Light)
Occasionally 3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely 4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy)
Rarely Max 80 pounds 5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never JOB
REQUIRES WORKER TO: 1. Push/pull Occasionally Item: Hand Truck,
Dolly, Product, mouse 2. Climb/balance Occasionally Item: In/Out
Trucks 3. Stoop/squat Occasionally 4. Kneel/bend Occasionally 5.
Bend Occasionally 6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally 7. Grasp
objects Frequently Type: pens, paper, mouse, boxes, hand truck
handle/control, dolly handle, steering wheel 8. Manipulate objects
Paper files, spread sheets, boxes of product, Hand truck/dolly gear
shift 9. Twisting Occasionally LI-CR1
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