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Freight Coordinator
FREIGHT COORDINATOR
Des Plaines, IL
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Billing for freight
- Invoicing customers
- ASN's processing Advanced Shipping Notices
- Order Processing and Order Entry
- Inputting data and generating Bills of Lading for shipments
- Processing freight quotes for sales representatives
- Processing Freight Claims against carriers for damages
- Contacting truck companies for pickups
- Handling international paperwork / certificates of origin
- Ordering trucks for the Elk Grove Village production facility
- Freight Bill auditing
- Additional Duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIRMENTS:
- Schedule - 8:00AM to 4:30PM - Monday-Friday
- High school diploma. GED or equivalent
- 2+ years relevant experience
- Strong attention to detail and able to work safely, quickly and accurately
- Ability to read and complete documentation in English; basic math skills required
- Ability to work both independently & collaboratively; basic problem problem-solving & decision-making skills
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Strong computer skills, proficient in MS word, excel and Outlook
- Prior experience with a warehouse ERP system i.e Epicor, Oracle, SAP
- Experience using trucking websites such as UPS, FED EX
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Works in an office and warehouse environment non-climate controlled with moderate noise levels. Prolonged periods of sitting, standing and walking
- Ability to lift, push and pull and carry up to 25 pounds
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab and climb stairs
- Must wear required PPE in the designated operations area
- $21.00 - $23.00 p/h
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.
Salary Information
$21 - $23