Freight Specialist

Boise Cascade Company; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Prescription Drug

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off (20 days)

Paid Holidays (10 per year)

Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company is hiring a Freight Specialist in Granite City, Illinois. This role involves scheduling product deliveries, coordinating trucking arrangements, and maintaining the truck fleet.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, ideally with more than three years of experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered starting from the first day of employment.

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Qualifications

• Two years equivalent work experience preferred.
• Typically more than three years of experience in a related job function.
• Technical certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound/outbound delivery of products.
• Coordinate trucking arrangements for freight needs.
• Maintain company-owned truck fleet.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in computer software applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $23 USD to $30 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Freight Specialist!

Responsibilities

Schedule the inbound and/or outbound delivery of products and orders to customers via contract or company truck drivers. Coordinate with the location’s personnel to provide trucking arrangements for all freight needs. Utilize RFN system (review routes, assign route number, release pick ticket information to scanning equipment) for trucks and/or will calls. Maintain the company-owned truck fleet including truck maintenance, maintenance records, and physical inspection of equipment keeping them in effective operating condition. Meet customer service requirements and monitor department productivity and location goals. Create day-to-day safety awareness and DOT and OSHA regulations. Develop efficient delivery schedules effectively utilizing trucks and/or use of contract drivers. Assure timely filing of DOT reports and Driver Services records. Maintain profiles and freight contracts, motor carrier profiles, shipping rates, driving logs, etc. and update the TIS system as appropriate. May train driving associates. Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: HS Diploma, GED or two (2) years equivalent work experience. Working conditions are an office environment with minimal physical exertion, and frequent periods of sitting.

Preferred Qualifications: Typically more than three (3) years of experience in related job function. May require technical certification or associates degree. Knowledge and experience with DOT regulations, requirements and truck driver safety a plus. Effective communication skills. Ability to perform tasks in a fast paced work environment. Requires proficiency in utilizing computer software applications necessary for performing job responsibilities. Ability to understand and apply addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance

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