Sr. Operations Agent - Time Critical - Weekend Shift (Thur-Sun 10:00-20:00 ET)

Job Title

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Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Preparing Domestic Documents Including Airline Bills, Motor Carrier BOL, Declarations and NAFTA Forms.
• Routing Shipments-Determining Appropriate Mode Of Transportation For All Domestic / Canadian Shipments. Evaluates Appropriate Cost/Time Combination For Each Shipment
• Rate Negotiation - Negotiates Best Rates With Motor Carrier, Freight Forwarders And Express Couriers For All Domestic Shipments (E.g. UPS, DHL & FedEx.) These Negotiations Include Both Ground And Air Shipments.
• Brokerage Assistance -- Works Very Closely And On A Regular Basis With The Broker's Firm (E.g. Providing Import Documentation, Tracking Shipments Etc., Etc. For All Import Shipments Coming Into The United States. Sales Support -- Provides Assistance For Domestic Sales Department.
• Freight Bill Auditing -- Verifies Accuracy Of Domestic Freight Bills And Disputes Any Discrepancies.
• Freight Quotes - Responsible For Securing Weight And Dimensions Of All Quotes Requested By The Sales Staff And Obtaining The Most Economical Freight Rate From Motor Carrier, Freight Forwarders And Express Couriers.
• Investigating Client Problems And/Or Complaints And Managing To Successful Resolution.
• Addressing All Client Inquiries.
• Maintaining Relationships With Both Internal And External Customers With Exceptional Service
• Other Duties As Assigned

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Interpersonal Skills Necessary To Communicate (Verbally And Intuitively) Effectively With Both Clients And Internal Personnel.
• Ability To Handle Pressure And Responsibility In A Fast-Paced Environment, In A Timely And Effective Manner.
• Career-Oriented, Hard-Working, Quick Learner With Excellent Recall For Past Events/Situations/Numbers.
• Strong Knowledge Of Personal Computers Education And Experience
• Good Client Service Skill And Ability To Handle Dual Tasks

Education & Experience:

• 3+ Years' Industry Experience
• 2+ Years' Experience In Motor Carriers And Freight Forwarders
• High School Diploma Or GED
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Talking, Hearing And Using Hands To Operate Computer Equipment
• Vision Abilities Required By This Job Include Close Vision And The Ability To Adjust Focus
• Job May Require Extended Sitting Or Standing, Use Of Standard Office Equipment

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:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 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 Referral Bonuses
• 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.

Disclaimers:

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School Or Better.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities This Employer Is Required To Notify All Applicants Of Their Rights Pursuant To Federal Employment Laws. For Further Information, Please Review The Know Your Rights Notice From The Department Of Labor.