Responsibilities for this Position
Transportation Logistics Planner
US-RI-North Kingstown
Job ID: 2022-6762
Type: Full-Time
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Category: Material/Warehousing Support
EB Quonset Point Facility
Overview
The Transportation Logistics Planner will need to exercise problem recognition and resolution skills, provide support of all transportation activities between QP departments to include Major and Complex moves, and will be required to interface with various levels of management and shipyard personnel in order to ensure work completion. The Transportation Logistics Planner is also responsible for the QP Forklift safety program to include the Forklift Accident Prevention Team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;
Transportation dispatch for all material moves within Quonset Facility and Coordinate with Groton Transportation for moves between facilities which includes Eagle Park
Must attend all major move meetings and coordinate assistance needed by rigging to support the trades
Responsible for monitoring the miles and hours of all trucks for tax reporting through Groton as well as registrations and renewals
Must possess experience and background knowledge pertaining to securement of material in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations
Must possess a detailed understanding of loading and rigging practices for establishing proper loads working with cranes as well as large capacity forklifts
This position may require work to be performed outside at various times of the day and in any weather condition
Strong commitment towards safety and must be able to handle/lift heavy items within safety guidelines utilizing the Transportation resources available
Compliance with safety, quality, environmental, cost, schedule, and process improvement initiatives are mandatory
This position is located at the North Kingstown, RI location.
This is a 1st or 2nd Shift position. Qualified candidate must be available to work 1st or 2nd shift.
Responsibilities
Organizational, interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Detail oriented and organized
Must have a strong commitment towards SAFETY being their # 1 priority
Qualifications
Required:
5+ years of demonstrated transportation experience
Must possess a valid Class A drivers license
Must obtain a Hazmat DOT certification within 3 months of being hired for a hazmat hauler, Must obtain hazmat shipper certification (DOT 49 CFR)
Must possess a valid DOT medical card
Must be able to work all shifts and in all types of weather conditions
Thorough understanding of DOT guidelines and requirements
Over the road hauling specifically flatbed experience
Must possess experience and knowledge of computer systems to include Microsoft Office suite as well as mobile computing (tablet) experience and demonstrate this knowledge at the time of interview
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense