Construction Materials Shipment Specialist

Ryder System • Monroe, LA

82d • $45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

As part of the Ryder team, the Shipment Coordinator will handle a variety of tasks. This position will be onsite in Rayville, LA. The work schedule will be 12 hour shifts - 4 days on and 3 days off - Various Shifts are available. Starting salary would be 45-50K per year, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to a comprehensive benefit package, a 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match, discounted stock purchase options and performance-based annual cost of living increases, we are proud to offer comprehensive training and the ability to continue your professional development. Regional and local Ryder resources to help guide and support as we grow this offering. The stability and peace-of-mind that comes with working for a World-Class, Fortune 500 organization that has been in business for over 85 years with over 36,000 employees worldwide. Additional day of Paid Time Off for Military Veterans.

Requirements

• H.S. diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Transportation Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related field.
• Two (2) years or more direct Transportation or Logistics work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound/outbound traffic flow to ensure timely and safe entry/exit of trucks.
• Troubleshooting gate entry issues and escalating as needed to on-site leadership.
• Communicate with site personnel and help prevent congestion by enforcing site entry procedures.
• Provide tactical front line support for all command center activities at the account level and after hours support via pager and remote access as required.
• Active communications (electronic/personal) with internal and external customers on operational issues to ensure all items are addressed in a timely manner.
• Provide support for peers and subordinates key operational decisions and non-typical requests to support customers business needs.
• Participate in the development, deployment and maintenance of both client specific and operations generic training materials and delivery methods.
• Manage a variety of account specific and site wide tactical and strategic projects.
• Support the client after hours, such as nights, weekends and/or holidays via cell phone rotation and remote equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match.
• Discounted stock purchase options.
• Performance-based annual cost of living increases.
• Additional day of Paid Time Off for Military Veterans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees