LTL Processor

LTL Shipper

Founded in 1872 and based in Wisconsin, Design House provides a variety of home products to create living spaces you'll love at prices you'll appreciate. We offer products for every room at an affordable price, because we believe that upgrading your home shouldn't break the bank.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a detail-oriented LTL Shipper to oversee our shipping operations. Your responsibilities include organizing and coordinating shipments, maintaining and preparing necessary shipping documentation, and ensuring that all shipments comply with legal and safety regulations. Our ideal candidate is familiar with Less Than Load (LTL) shipping processes, possesses strong organizational skills and pays keen attention to detail. Familiarity with shipping software and freight management systems is a plus. Ultimately, the role of the LTL Shipper is to ensure that our goods are delivered in a timely and efficient manner, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary. Individuals may be responsible for one or all the below functions:

• Coordinate and monitor LTL shipments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of shipments
• Prepare necessary shipping documentation such as bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping labels
• Ensure shipments are packed properly and secured to avoid damage during transit
• Communicate with carriers, customers, and team members regarding shipment status
• Comply with shipping regulations and standards
• Resolve issues related to shipments, freight rates, and damages
• Manage and maintain inventory of shipping supplies
• Observe safety rules and contribute to a safe work environment by reporting unsafe conditions and work practices to Supervisor.
• Perform Cycle counts
• Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures.

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a LTL Shipper or similar role
• Knowledge of LTL shipping processes and legal regulations
• Experience with shipping software and freight management systems
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Attention to detail
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift heavy items when necessary
• Ability to work in a team environment

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to warehouse conditions prevalent at the time in terms of temperature/weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.