Transportation Coordinator

The Transportation Coordinator is a vital leader in keeping projects and materials moving efficiently, safely, and on time. In this role, you'll oversee the scheduling and execution of shipments from facilities to jobsites, ensuring compliance with government regulations while balancing cost-effectiveness and reliability. From coordinating drivers and subcontractors to tracking loads and communicating with field teams, you'll be at the center of logistics operations that directly impact project success.

You'll also manage delivery schedules, monitor driver performance, and proactively address delays or discrepancies to keep stakeholders informed. With a focus on organization, safety, and continuous improvement, this role is essential in driving efficiency across the transportation department.

Transportation Coordinators are respected for their problem-solving, communication, and ability to keep complex logistics running smoothly. Their leadership ensures that every load is delivered legally, safely, and on schedule, making them a key part of project delivery.

RK Overview

RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers' biggest ideas to life.

Position Summary

The Transportation Coordinator works towards optimizing the transportation department of the organization. The main objective of the Transportation Coordinator is to ensure all shipping requests are executed cost effectively, safely, legally and on time. The Transportation Coordinator reports to the Henderson Logistics Supervisor.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure all loads from RK facilities and job sites are transported according to government rules and regulations regarding the transportation of goods and materials.
• Be familiar with all government rules and regulation regarding the transportation of goods and materials.
• Notify and schedule the deliveries of all material with field employees.
• Proactively inform internal departments of delays or incorrect deliveries.
• Maintain delivery schedules and provide load tracking information to internal departments as needed.
• Have trailers loaded one day prior to shipment date where possible.
• Communicate load schedule information to drivers.
• Manage driver hours and performance.
• Ensure drivers communicate all operational incidents, like accidents, load damage, traffic violations, and late deliveries.
• Schedule routes and loads for drivers.
• Ensure safety policies and government regulations are followed for driver hours, securing of loads, loading of trucks and off-loading of trucks.
• Prepare and file all required paperwork for shipments.
• Monitor and record data for performance metrics as communicated by the Henderson Logistics Supervisor.
• Log policy non-conformance issues in the company's QMS system.
• Pro-actively identify loads that require sub-contractor transportation.
• Source price competitive sub-contractor rates.
• Manage sub-contractor performance according to RK standards.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Indirect supervision.
• Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards.
• Devises new solutions to problems encountered.
• Independently performs most assignments with instruction
• Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards.
• College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

• Ability to lift and carry 36 to 50 lbs. occasionally, and/or 22 to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 11 to 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to climb up and down and maintain balance on stairs, ladders and scaffolds while carrying tools and equipment.
• Ability to see (naturally or with correction).
• Ability to use arms and hands to reach, handle or manipulate and install heavy objects and materials.
• Ability to balance, kneel, squat, crouch, bend, lean, stand, walk, climb, dig, backfill and compact.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
• Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.