Traffic Assistant

Administrative Support For Traffic

Provides administrative support for the functional areas in traffic. Answers phones and directs callers accordingly. Functions as a direct point of contact for customers, drivers, contract carriers, and division employees in various departments.

Essential Functions:

• Schedules both inbound and outbound shipments and communicates with affected departments and PM as needed.
• Creates Bill of Lading for outbound loads.
• Enters carrier rates in system for outbound loads.
• Confirms loads have left the site in the ERP system.
• Performs day to day dispatch functions for shipping office.
• Take photos, document and complete quality checks of all finish good outbounds.
• Back-up to receiving functions of inbound materials.
• Assists with the scheduling of outbound shipments and communicates with affected departments and Project Management.
• Ensure all drivers meet the required safety PPE for both our Yard and customer work sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• PC skills including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Preferred Experience:

• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with RateLinx TMS platform.
• Microsoft Dynamics ERP system.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent communication with others to exchange information.
• Frequent repetition of motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Frequent moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Routinely required to balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasional adjusting or moving objects up to 30 pounds in all directions.
• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Constant use of computer for prolonged periods.
• Constantly thinking and processing information.
• Constantly maintaining concentration and focus on tasks.

Work Environment:

• General office environment and constant exposure to computer display.
• Daily interaction with yard loaders, truck drivers and production managers/supervisors.
• Up to 20% of the day outside documenting loads.
• May require occasional exposure to production areas with airborne particles, loud noises, and extreme heat and cold. Personal protection equipment is required when entering a manufacturing plant.