Summary
We are currently seeking a Transportation Assistant candidate to work in our Transportation Department. The Transportation Assistant is an entry level position that will be trained to be responsible for the logistical coordination, tracking deliveries and proper documentation as per the needs of the Sales Team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strong decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
Demonstrate a team-oriented consensus-building approach to work
Ability to prioritize, multitask and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment
Ability to work under high pressure
Be able to work OT and weekends depending of needs
Other duties may be assigned and required
Qualifications:
Coordinate and adjust his/her schedule on a weekly or monthly basis according to the needs of the group and the operation.
Will be trained in the scheduling and tracking of truck and air shipments
Will be trained to organize and manage all necessary documentation
Meet regularly with the Sales Team and Sales Coordinators to plan for daily, weekly and monthly trucking needs
Employer offers great benefits, holiday pay, vacation, sick, bereavement, jury duty, 100% paid medical, dental, life and LTD for employee and 401k employer match.
