What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Logistics Representative position at Five Star Logistics, Inc.?
The Entry Level Logistics Representative will assist the Operations Manager and sales team with all the activities related to daily operations and development of the company and its carrier database. No previous experience required, willing to train the right person. Hourly pay plus commissions.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Gaining new carrier base for Five Star Logistics, Inc.
- Searching load boards for carriers to cover our loads we have posted.
- Calling carriers within our database for potential available trucks in areas where we have loads available.
- Answering phone calls on carriers inquiring on load postings.
- Booking Loads
- Continue to add carriers into our database through using Carrier411, load boards, Google, etc.
- Updating load statuses within our database for loads booked by the dispatcher. (Example: Dispatched, On Route, Delivered)
- Posting loads for the sales team.
- Maintaining and assisting in servicing some of our established customers.
- Keeping transactions organized and ensuring all policies are followed
Basic Qualifications:
- Associates degree in business with at least 2 years of customer service or sales experience OR equivalent experience of at least 4 years of customer service or sales experience preferred.
- Exceptional work ethic and attitude
- Ability to troubleshoot
- Computer Proficiency
Required Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to Multitask
- Comfortable on the phone and computer
- Exceptional Customer Service skills
- Ability to negotiate, understand pricing and sales
- Organizational skills
- Take initiative and consider every opportunity
- Time management/Time Constraints; work with a sense of urgency
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem solving/Analysis
- Must be coachable
- Team Player
- Patience
To apply for this position, click “apply now” and submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.
Five Star Logistics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19