Operations Specialist

Ultipro; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Crane in Itasca, IL is seeking a logistics professional to prepare documentation, file export declarations, and track cargo to ensure timely delivery. You will communicate with clients and vendors on disposition, routing, and rates, and assist with domestic freight quoting and billing.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of related experience, with 3 years in the industry preferred. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years related experience.
• Minimum 3 years industry experience preferred.
• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation, dock receipts, bills of lading, export declarations.
• File SEDs (Shippers Export Declarations).
• Track and trace cargo to ensure proper movement and delivery.
• Provide accounting with proper billing information.
• Communicate with clients regarding freight disposition (tracking, routing, dispatching, rates).
• Communicate with vendors regarding shipment dispatch, routing, pricing, and rates.
• Quoting - domestic transportation.
• Milestones - update for domestic shipments.
• Enter pre alerts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Import/Export knowledge

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Prepare documentation, dock receipts, bills of lading, export declarations.
• File SED’s (Shippers Export Declarations)
• Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery.
• Provide accounting department with proper and correct billing information.
• Communicate with clients regarding disposition of Freight (i.e. tracking & tracing, routing & dispatching, and rate quotations).
• Communicate with vendors/suppliers regarding shipment dispatch, routing, pricing, and rates.
• Communicate & correspond with other Company branches and agents for client satisfaction, and ensure excellent service execution.
• Seek the most profitable mode of shipment, yet meet client’s requirement for the movement of freight.
• Job billing- domestic & Crane Freight.
• Quoting- domestic transportation.
• Milestones- update for domestic shipments.
• Pre alerts- enter and submit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the Import/Export industry preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate (verbally and intuitively) effectively with both clients and internal personnel.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be career-oriented, hard-working, quick learner and have excellent recall for past events/situations/numbers.
• Strong knowledge of personal computers

Physical Requirements

• Position may require extended periods of sitting, computer use, standing and walking.
• Some light lifting may be required in some instances
• Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
• Job will require presence at the assigned work location.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years related experience.
• Minimum 3 years industry experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Illinois required disclosure: Salary range for this position is between USD 17 - 23 hourly.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E‑Verify Check.

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

We are preparing to comply with the Biden Administration's mandate on COVID-19 vaccination. Please be advised that employment with the Company may be contingent upon your ability to provide proof of vaccination except in limited circumstances where you are eligible for a legal accommodation.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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