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Transportation Specialist

McKesson Corporation
United States, Kentucky, Shepherdsville
170 Clermont Road (Show on map)
Jan 29, 2026
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you. Transportation Specialist- Distribution Center Location: Shepherdsville, KY, USA - 170 Clermont Road Schedule: Monday to Friday, 1pm-9:30pm. Schedule subject to change based on the needs of the business. OT is mandatory if required. This is a FT, permanent position. Benefit eligible. Base compensation + $1 shift differential + a bonus program The Future of Health Starts with You. Our Shepherdsville, KY location is looking for a dynamic and motivated Transportation Specialist to join our team. This is a fantastic chance to work for a company that has the rare mix of a fun yet high-paced and professional work environment. Job Responsibilities Ability to deal with day-to-day operations for the inbound/outbound transportation and the ability to resolve issues as they arise. Organize transportation documents, log pertinent data, assign control numbers, POD management and route documents to appropriate areas Prepare international loads for shipment. Preparation includes coordination with carrier, pre-staging pallets, affixing international labels, preparing commercial invoices, etc. Troubleshoot all manifesting and transportation related issues with carrier and corporate transportation representative. Monitor customer shipments and the quality of carrier performance. Manage refrigerated trailer pool that is essential to storing warehouse supplies. Monitor trailer temperatures daily and report any issues to the transportation manager. Monitor dock operations and ensure all trailer safety equipment is available and operational. Other tasks as assigned by leader Typical Minimum Qualifications Typically requires 3+ years of related experience Additional Skills and Qualifications: 3 years of related experience. McKesson employees require 6 months of service Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including editing and proofreading Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders (vendors, drivers, other internal team members) Ability to work with limited autonomy and under moderate direction Microsoft Office(Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams) at a basic level Exposure to SAP would be ideal A valid driver's license along with driving experience with parcel vans and/or box trucks (preferred) Physical Demands (may be required for position): General office work environment Working indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather Ability to lift pallets and meet the physical demands of the shipping dock Ability to walk up to 10 miles per shift Lift 20-40 lbs repetitively; team lift for heavier items Frequent standing, bending, stooping, and walking May work in refrigerated/cold environments Visual acuity for reading fine print and color differentiation Career Level - IC - Operations Support - O3 We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here. Our Base Pay Range for this position $18.56 - $30.94 McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates. McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com. McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. Join us at McKesson!