3PL Specialist

Girard's Foodservice Dressings; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Girard's Foodservice Dressings in Manteno, IL is seeking a Logistics Specialist in an hourly role to oversee inbound and outbound transportation, ensuring on-time and accurate deliveries to warehouses and customers.

The role requires coordinating with 3PLs, freight forwarders, brokers, and internal teams, with attention to shipping documentation, Incoterms, and compliance. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• English communication skills required, both verbal and written.
• Strong time-management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience resolving inventory discrepancies and reconciling records.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transportation scheduling processes.
• Support on-time deliveries for all shipments.
• Determine efficient routing and Value Added Services when applicable.
• Coordinate transfers of finished goods to 3PL sites.
• Communicate with customers, 3PL warehouses, freight forwarders, brokers, and internal departments on transportation services.
• Enter shipment data into customer or freight company systems.
• Calculate shipment specifics (cube, pallets, weight, etc.).
• Work with Accounting to reconcile transportation costs and address overcharges.
• Maintain up-to-date Customs Schedule B numbers and freight classifications; prepare required customs paperwork.
• Investigate causes of damage/shortages and file freight claims.
• Update On Time in Full metrics.
• Track transportation industry trends and export compliance.

Skills

Communicate

Multi-tasking

Inventory discrepancies

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

This is an hourly position in Manteno, Illinois reports to the Warehouse Manager. The Logistics Specialist will oversee inbound / outbound transportation operations to ensure on time and accurate deliveries to all warehouses and customers.

Job Type

Full-time

This job description does not list all the job duties of this position. Duties listed are subject to change based on business and/or management needs. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

Requirements

Warehouse Administration Operations:

• Monitor the transportation scheduling process.
• Facilitate and provide support for on-time deliveries of all shipments.
• Determine the most efficient and economical routing of shipments to include Value Added Services.
• Coordinate the transfer of finished goods to the 3PL sites.
• Coordinate with customers, 3PL warehouses, freight forwarders, Brokers, and internal departments on transportation services.
• Input shipment information into customer or freight company’s website.
• Calculate shipment specifics to include cube, pallets, weight, etc.
• Work with Accounting to reconcile transportation cost issues. Address overcharges by carriers.
• Keep Customs Schedule B numbers and freight classifications up to date.
• Prepare customs paperwork as required.
• Investigate the root cause of damage and shortages, file freight claims as required.
• Update On Time in Full report.
• Keep track of transportation industry trends, carrier changes, and export compliance & regulations.
• Participate in Fiscal Year End Inventory count.

Safety And Compliance

• Follow all warehouse safety procedures as directed by management.

Quality Control

• Follow quality control measures to ensure that all outgoing shipments meet company standards and customer requirements.
• Report any quality issues or discrepancies promptly and follow corrective action procedures.

Skills

• Communicate (verbally and written) in English.
• Multi-tasking with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to resolve inventory related discrepancies.

KPIs and Reporting

• Follow daily and weekly KPIs as directed by Supervisor and Manager.

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• High School Diploma, Associate, or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three to four (3-4) years + of proven and relevant work experience, preferably in a 3PL food transportation / distribution setting. Familiar with Parcel, LTL, TL, and International Shipping.
• Experience with Incoterms, National Freight Classification, Export Compliance, and Customs Documentation preferred.