Transportation Clerk

Acuity

. Lead daily traffic clerk activities by helping prioritize workload, coordinate shipment flow, and support timely completion of transportation-related tasks .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeOntario • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $47,300 - $85,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transportation management, shipment tracking, and process improvement within a distribution environment. Proficient in coordinating logistics, ensuring compliance, and enhancing customer experience through effective communication and operational oversight.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Transportation Management System (TMS) OptimizationShipment Tracking and ReportingProcess Improvement InitiativesDocumentation Compliance ManagementExcellent Verbal and Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Shipment TrackingProcess ImprovementLogistics CoordinationDocumentation ComplianceKPI MonitoringWarehouse OperationsShipping Documentation ManagementClaims ManagementRouting OptimizationSupply Chain Management

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationPeer GuidanceTraining SupportOperational PrioritizationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointWordOutlookMicrosoft TeamsZoomOracleTransportation Management Software

Industry Keywords

Distribution CenterCarrier CoordinationShipment ConsolidationEnvironmental RequirementsSOX ControlsFreight DocumentationOperational Data Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead daily traffic clerk activities by helping prioritize workload, coordinate shipment flow, and support timely completion of transportation-related tasks
Lead traffic and transportation execution across the distribution center network
Support shipment flow, carrier coordination, and transportation issue resolution
Improve shipment consolidation, shipment visibility, delivery performance, and customer experience
Support reduced shipments, fuel usage, and packaging waste through improved transportation planning and consolidation
Oversee shipment tracking and proactively communicate shipment status, delays, and delivery expectations
Execute and optimize routing through the Transportation Management System (TMS/RXO)
Lead over, short, and damaged (OSD) resolution and claims management with carriers
Ensure documentation compliance, including bills of lading, pallet counts, packing slips, freight documentation, and shipment records
Partner with Distribution Requirements Planning, Transportation, and operations teams
Coordinate internal dock scheduling
Support material supply management for pallets, labels, packaging materials, and related supplies
Lead daily huddles, KPI reviews, and cross-functional alignment discussions
Coordinate customer visits, leadership engagements, operational events, and site activities
Support business-related entertainment, dining, and visitor experience activities
Prepare, manage, and maintain shipping documentation, freight invoices, and shipment records
Serve as a primary point of contact for carriers, drivers, freight providers, internal teams, and customer service
Research and escalate shipment delays, damages, shortages, missing items, and documentation discrepancies
Provide process guidance to traffic clerks and other team members
Monitor shipment activity, verify shipment accuracy, and identify process improvement opportunities
Ensure compliance with shipping procedures, safety expectations, environmental requirements, SOX controls, and transportation regulations
Assist with training new or existing team members
Use shipping, warehouse, and transportation systems to track shipments, update records, research issues, and maintain accurate operational data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree desired but not required (preferably in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Lean Principles) or equivalent work experience desired
Experience in warehouse operations is a plus
Ability to coordinate daily work, support process improvements, and communicate operational priorities in a distribution or warehouse environment
Ability to provide peer guidance, training support, and process direction without direct supervisory authority
Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights effectively
Experience supporting technology-driven process improvements, shipment tracking, reporting, or workflow efficiency initiatives
Proficiency in Word and Outlook
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and similar collaboration tools
Familiarity with industry-specific route planning, shipment tracking, and scheduling software, such as Oracle or similar systems
Must report to the office every business day in Ontario, CA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care
Dental coverage
Vision plans
401K benefits
Commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation in the application process