Position Title: Traffic Assistant
Location: Lancaster, PA. 17601
Duration: 06 months Contract on W2 (possible extension)
Shift: 1st shift (06:00 AM -05:00 PM)
Estimated Regular Hours/Week: 45 hrs./week
Position Description:
- The Level 2 TRAFFIC ASSISTANT is responsible for helping to maintain efficient warehouse operations by verifying dock doors, confirming trailer readiness, and coordinating with jockeys to support timely loading.
- The role depends on accurate shift pass-downs, clear communication of load lineups, and close collaboration with the Warehouse Traffic Supervisor.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing BOL documentation, reconciling SAP and yard reports, monitoring staging bays, assigning loads, and completing shipment records.
- Peer Relationships: Works closely with Warehouse Inventory, Raw Materials / Ingredients planners, and front-line warehouse hourly employees Verify dock doors and trailer readiness to ensure empties are available for loading and coordinate with the jockey as needed.
- Receive pass-down from previous shift to maintain continuity and smooth shift transitions.
- Review lineup with the next shift’s Traffic Assistant and communicate all required load information.
- Support the Warehouse Traffic Supervisor in getting the shift started efficiently.
- Print, distribute, and sign outgoing BOLs for drivers.
- Match SAP and yard reports with the guard’s yard check for accuracy.
- Monitor staging bays and assign loads to loaders to maintain outbound flow.
- Finalize completed orders including documentation, signed BOLs, and ship history reports.
- Provide pass-down to the next shift to ensure seamless operations.
Skills Required:
- Warehouse traffic flow and shift continuity: Understanding how inbound and outbound movement works and how shifts transition smoothly.
- SAP and yard management systems: Familiarity with system functions, yard reporting, and verification processes.
- BOL documentation procedures: Knowledge of printing, signing, processing, and maintaining accurate Bill of Lading records.
- Coordination with drivers, loaders, and jockeys: Ability to communicate and align activities to keep outbound operations efficient.
- Strong communication abilities: Effective in delivering pass-downs, collaborating across shifts, and ensuring clarity in workflow.
- Attention to detail: Skilled at verifying trailer status, ensuring documentation accuracy, and aligning yard reports.
- Organizational skills: Capable managing staging bay flow, assigning loads, and completing order documentation efficiently.
Experience Required:
- Previous experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience with logistics and working within corporate SOPs is a plus.
Education Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent * PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Associates degree or higher
Additional Information:
- Assignment will be extended based on Performance. - Candidate should be available for both shift, Day and Night as per the requirement.
