What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist - Remote/Hybrid in PA position at Russell Standard?
This position will be remote 60% of the time, 40% of the time will be on site at one of our PA locations.
Position Summary
The Logistics Specialist manages and coordinates several logistics functions, including; vendor relations, shipping, and receiving and electronic log monitoring.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates the utilization of equipment and communication for outbound materials from various locations
- Ensures that all Corporate and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Monitors driver compliance with all applicable FMCSA regulations.
- Negotiates with third party providers, as necessary.
- Receives all outbound orders for a designated plant operation, as needed.
- Creates directions and maps of delivery location, as well as delivery time with customer contact information to be given to the driver, as needed.
- Creates outbound and inbound loading schedule for assigned plants, as needed.
- Obtains required permits as needed.
- Reviews and approves timesheets for completeness of hours worked, and equipment hours utilized.
- Communicates and reports all incidents according to corporate policy.
- Supports training and development pertaining to ELD and FMCSA.
- Performs other projects and responsibilities that may be added at the company’s discretion
Skills and Education
Required
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in dispatching
- Experience with electronic board recording systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
- Ability to present FMCSA & ELD training programs
Preferred
- College degree in related field
- Prior management experience in a trucking or transportation company
Job Requirements
- Excellent public relations skills
- Expert written and communication skills
- Strong decision making abilities
- Well organized and attentive to detail
- Able to multi-task in a high paced environment
- Highly self-motivated
- Willingness to be flexible in scheduling, ability to work longer hours during peak seasons and to be on call 24/7 as necessary
- Must be willing to travel occasionally
- Perform sedentary work, which can include sitting a majority of the time, yet occasionally needing to lift heavy objects and adjust pressure on large valves and other mechanical work requiring heavy physical exertion
- Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular walking and standing
- Ability to see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
Work Environment
Work setting is a mixture of office, operational and home environments and may involve potentially hazardous conditions within plant and chemical usage and exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust, odors, gases and other substances used in a construction environment.
This position will be remote 60% of the time, 40% of the time will be on site at one of our PA locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Russell Standard is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to high standards of business conduct and civil responsibility. The company does not discriminate in hiring, training, or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Russell Standard intends to provide a work environment that is pleasant, professional, and free from intimidation, hostility, or other offenses that might interfere with work performance.
