Transportation Maintenance Coordinator - L1 presso Gourmet Foods International

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Job Overview

We are seeking a Transportation Maintenance Coordinator to support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our fleet. This role is responsible for coordinating preventative maintenance, managing service records, and ensuring all DOT/FMCSA requirements are met. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working closely with drivers, vendors, and internal teams to keep our transportation operations running smoothly.

What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:

• Coordinate preventative maintenance and repair services for Class A and B trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Track fuel usage, vendor contracts, and purchased services to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain all FMCSA, DOT, local, and company forms, logs, and records to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with transportation departments, drivers, and maintenance vendors to resolve issues quickly.
• Monitor fleet schedules and assist with reporting on maintenance status and performance.
• Support other transportation-related tasks as assigned.

Things you need to be able to do:

• Knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations and fleet compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to sit and process data for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in seasonal weather conditions.
• Weekend availability as needed.

Things that are a plus:

• Previous maintenance preferred; previous management experience a must.
• Previous CDL license holder is a plus.
• 2+ years in a transportation-related field and duties.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International:

• Advancement Opportunities. We offer career advancement, including college reimbursement.  We want to see you grow with the company.
• Keeping if fresh. Learn new things every day, from new technology to innovative new products we distribute.
• Teamwork.  Work on a team that supports each other.

What else can we offer?

Gourmet Foods' Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, short-term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance.  We also offer a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, paid parental leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunities to grow within the Company, Employee Discounts, and a Referral Bonus.

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process. Background checks can include, but are not limited to, previous employment, education, and criminal records.

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