Operations Support Associate

General information

Country


USA


State


Ohio


City


Cincinnati


Descriptions & requirements

About the role:

As an Operations Support Associate at TQL, you will play a vital role in supporting our sales floor by ensuring overall customer satisfaction. Your expertise in issue resolution and risk management will be instrumental in upholding our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service 24/7/365.


What's in it for you:

• Compensation starting at $19.50/hour + $2.50 shift differential
• Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more
• Employee referral bonuses
• Fast-paced, high-energy work environment
• Opportunity to develop logistics and transportation operations expertise
• Career advancement opportunities within one of the nation's largest freight brokerage firms
• Collaborative team environment with hands-on training and development
• Certified Great Place to Work with 900+ lifetime workplace award wins

What you will do:

• Manage and resolve shipment-related escalations including breakdowns, service failures, delayed deliveries, accidents, hostage freight situations and other transportation disruptions
• Support sales teams by providing real-time operational assistance and coordinating solutions to minimize service impact
• Monitor inbound and outbound communication flow to ensure response times and departmental service levels are consistently met
• Investigate disputes and operational issues, identify root causes and escalate concerns appropriately while maintaining objective and professional documentation
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, carriers and customers to provide timely updates and resolution plans
• Prioritize multiple urgent requests simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Maintain accurate shipment records and updates within TQL's transportation management systems
• Identify trends, recurring issues and process improvement opportunities to help strengthen operational performance and customer satisfaction

What you need:

• Ability to work Monday through Friday from 3pm - 12am
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently handle high-pressure situations
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Self-motivated, dependable and able to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Professional, customer-focused mindset with sound judgment and a calm demeanor
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic 24/7 operations environment
• Previous experience in logistics, transportation, operations, customer service or another fast-paced environment preferred

Where you'll be : 4289 Ivy Pointe Boulevard, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245


Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.


About Us


Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it.


As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck.


What's your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.


Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.


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