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Transportation Specialist

Wurth Wood Group
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Summary :

Wurth Wood Group is a leading supplier of Hardwood Lumber, Plywood, Molding, Cabinet Hardware / Supplies, Laminate, and Building Supplies, and we are seeking an experienced Transportation Specialist for our Charleston branch. The ideal candidate is a hard-working, organized, self-directed, and highly customer service oriented based individual who is dedicated to helping expand the Wurth Wood Group good name. As a company we offer solid benefits and strong earning potential, with the ability to move up within our company.

Position Summary :

The Transportation Specialist will be required to interact with and service our customers and service providers, to ensure a safe and proper delivery of product. The Transportation Specialist should provide the best in class customer service and work as a team with warehouse personnel to ensure all product is delivered in a timely manner. The Transportation Specialist will be responsible for a CMV and will be required to have a valid Medical Card and CDL Class B.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Drive a CMV to deliver the product within the route assigned.
  • Able to be forklift certified.
  • Perform general housekeeping tasks and maintain the cleanliness of vehicles and other areas as instructed.
  • Prepare, process, and maintain all necessary transportation documentation & information – both in and out of various operating systems – required for DOT compliance.
  • Develop strong interaction, in and amongst customers, service providers, and the internal team to ensure fluid, efficient movement of product.
  • Secure proof of delivery by using a supplied (EPOD) Electronic Proof of Delivery device.
  • Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints in a timely manner through collaboration with the Operations manager and sales team.
  • Comply with all applicable safety, transportation regulations, and company policies.
  • Responsible for maintaining Quality and Safety awareness.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities :

  • Maintain a clean driving record.
  • Maintain a Valid Commercial Drivers License Class B and Medical Card.
  • Maintain forklift certification.
  • Must be able and willing to lift up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
  • Experience as a transportation specialist in a related industry, preferred.
  • Must be able to strap and secure cargo and properly arrange and balance it within the vehicle.
  • Have basic knowledge of all DOT regulations.
  • High standard of professionalism and ethics.
  • Preferred style of teamwork, and collaboration.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications.
  • Ability to interface with customers and employees fostering excellent communication skills and customer service. Our motto is “Customer on Deck”.
  • Benefits :

  • Competitive wages
  • PTO, Paid time off
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Supplemental benefits
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability
  • Eligible for 401k first day of employment
  • Company match on 401k
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