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Transportation Freight Coordinator

JB • St. Michael, MN 55376 • Posted 5 days ago

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We are seeking an experienced Transportation Freight Coordinator to join our team at JB. The role involves coordinating pick-up and/or deliveries of JB orders, ensuring accurate billing, serving as the primary contact for various stakeholders, and developing processes to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have the ability to analyze information, make independent decisions, and effectively communicate within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate pick-up and/or deliveries of JB orders on available JB Fleet trucks.
  • Schedule pickup and delivery appointments.
  • Update backhaul spreadsheet if applicable.
  • Confirm accurate billing for all transactions between Partners and J&B Transportation including outside carriers.
  • Ensure accurate billing for all lumper fees, late fees, pallet fees, and detention.
  • Serve as primary contact for Drivers, Partners, Warehouse and Internal JB business units for pickup, delivery, cross-dock, and paperwork issues.
  • Develop and maintain process to ensure accuracy and tender of JB Freight to JB Fleet.
  • Develop and maintain processes to help resolve pickup/delivery/paperwork issues.
  • Attend to regular, timely attendance to meet customer needs in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Be flexible to work variable hours and days including weekends and overtime.

Qualifications

Required

  • Ability to analyze information provided from leadership, the fleet and customers and make decisions independently.
  • Effective communication skills to provide information in a clear and concise manner with all levels of associates at J&B both verbally and written.
  • Adaptability: must be flexible and able to deal with changing priorities based on our customers and associate's needs.
  • Knowledge of DOT federal regulations and transportation industry experience.
  • Familiar with Microsoft products with the ability to learn new systems/software applications quickly.
  • HS Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or above preferred.

Full Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Freight Coordinator to join our team. The desired candidate will possess the ability to analyze information, independently make decisions, and effectively communicate with the fleet and leadership within a fast-paced environment.

Why YOU should work for us!
  • Competitive wages and paid time off plans
  • Robust benefits package offered 1st of the month following 30 days:
    • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
    • Company paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage with additional supplemental coverage available
    • Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident coverage available
    • Associate Purchase Program: product purchase at discounted rate
  • Other wonderful benefits available:
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Paid Holidays, plus Floating Holidays
    • Financial coverage provided towards safety footwear
    • 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
    • Gainsharing Incentive Program: Unlimited earning potential when company financial goal is achieved
    • Associate Assistance Programs including but not limited to mental health resources, financial and legal support.
  • Excellent Growth and Development Opportunities
    • Job-specific Training Offered
    • Personal Development
    • Leadership Development

Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:30pm)
  • This position is subject to overtime and schedule may vary

Location:
  • This position is at the St. Michael facility full time.

Essential Functions:
  • Coordinate pick-up and/or deliveries of JB orders on available JB Fleet trucks. Schedule pickup and delivery appointments. Tender orders to JB Fleet on corresponding service schedule days Update backhaul spreadsheet if applicable.
  • Billing: Confirm accurate billing for all transactions between Partners and J&B Transportation including outside carriers. Ensure accurate billing for all lumper fees, late fees, pallet fees, and detention.
  • Communication: Serve as primary contact for Drivers, Partners, Warehouse and Internal JB business units for pickup, delivery, cross-dock, and paperwork issues.
  • Process: Develop and maintain process to ensure accuracy and tender of JB Freight to JB Fleet. Develop and maintain processes to help resolve pickup/delivery/paperwork issues.
  • Other duties as assigned by transportation management.
  • Attendance: Regular, timely attendance to meet customer needs in an efficient and effective manner. Must be flexible to work variable hours and days including weekends and overtime.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Ability to analyze information provided from leadership, the fleet and customers and make decisions independently.
  • Effective communication skills to provide information in a clear and concise manner with all levels of associates at J&B both verbally and written.
  • Adaptability: must be flexible and able to deal with changing priorities based on our customers and associate's needs.
  • Knowledge of DOT federal regulations and transportation industry experience.
  • Familiar with Microsoft products with the ability to learn new systems/software applications quickly.
  • HS Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or above preferred.

Physical and Environmental Factors:
  • Safety Awareness - Follow all safety laws, policies, and procedures. Immediately report safety concerns to supervisor. Attend, and successfully complete, when applicable, all required safety training.
  • Quality Awareness - Comply with the requirements of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), and Food Safety and Quality Food Programs (SQF).

J&B Group, an Equal Opportunity Employer, wishes to make our Careers website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact hrdepartment@jbgroup.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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