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.

Disclaimer:

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. CSC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.