Logistics & Administrative Assistant

Summary

Logistics and Administrative Assistant organizes, directs and controls all activities related to logistics and the shipping of finished products

Duties, Responsibilities, and Standards

Logistics Job Responsibilities:

· Ability to communicate efficiently and professionally with Sales Team, Customers, & Drivers

· Coordinate routes and deliveries for internal and external carriers

· Effectively and confidently negotiate customer and external carrier rates.

· Interpret documents such as freight contracts, bill of ladings & packing slips.

· Ensure dispatch operations are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

· Organizes and maintains file system, files correspondence and other records

· Assist in gather data for driver evaluation and productivity.

· Assist Order Entry personnel with their daily tasks.

· Ability to work under pressure and multitask while maintaining close attention to detail.

· Perform special projects as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to two year’s related experience and or training; equivalent combinations of educations and experience. (Associates Degree would be favorable). Proficiency in MS Office.

Language Ability

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to understand accounting functions and how they relate to other areas in the office.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person