Materials Customer Support Specialist - Transportation & Logistics

Landstar System, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Landstar System, Inc. is seeking a Materials Customer Support Specialist to guide Owner Operators, agents, shippers through hazmat regulations and documentation. Onsite in Jacksonville, you will review papers and coach customers to stay compliant.

The role requires strong problem solving, attention to detail, and clear communication in a fast-paced environment. Regular Monday–Friday hours and a focus on safety compliance and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of administrative customer support experience.

Responsibilities

• Review hazardous material shipping papers for required entries.
• Identify root causes of hazmat violations.
• Counsel internal/external customers to resolve non-compliance.
• Monitor and follow up for regulatory compliance.
• Assist customers with online training.
• Compose and submit challenges for incorrect roadside violations.
• Notify trainees of hazmat training due dates.
• Notate Hazmat Helpline calls and counseling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Time management

Multitasking

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location: Onsite, Jacksonville

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm

Salary: $18.28 - $22.86 based on experience

What work will you perform?

As a Materials Customer Support Specialist, you'll serve as a trusted resource for Owner Operators (Business Capacity Owners), customers, Landstar Agents, and shippers by helping them navigate hazardous materials regulations and maintain compliance. You'll review shipping documentation, investigate compliance issues, provide guidance and coaching, assist with required training, and follow up to ensure regulatory requirements are met. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Individuals with compliance and/or regulatory experience across different industries are encouraged to apply as well as those with other experience as outlined below.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review and research hazardous material shipping papers for required entries, per regulations
• Identify root cause of hazmat violations on hazardous material shipments, shipping papers, and DOT roadside inspections
• Resolve hazardous material non-compliance issues by counseling internal/external customers including, but not limited to owner operators, shippers, bill to customers, agents and their staff in an effective and professional manner
• Monitor and follow-up to ensure compliance with company requirements and regulations
• Assist internal/external customers with online training
• Compose and submit challenges for incorrect violations issued on roadside inspections
• Notify trainees of re-current hazmat training due dates and follow up
• Notate Hazmat Helpline calls and counseling
• Other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year administrative customer support

Preferred Experience and Education:

• 6 months experience in regulatory compliance or safety
• 6 months transportation experience
• 6 months customer support contact center or helpdesk experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to provide guidance, coaching, and counseling to customers while balancing empathy with adherence to company policies and procedures
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport and maintain professionalism in every customer interaction.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and manage frequent interruptions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and cultures, including understanding a variety of regional and international accents.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to navigate multiple systems, websites, portals, and software applications while engaging with customers over the phone.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, patient, and professional when handling challenging, emotional, or difficult conversations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and manage frequent interruptions.

**This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.**