Freight Specialist/Truck Dispatcher

Boise Cascade Company•Woodinville, WA

8d•$19 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Freight Specialist/Truck Dispatcher! This role involves scheduling the inbound and/or outbound delivery of products and orders to customers via contract or company truck drivers. The specialist will coordinate with location personnel to provide trucking arrangements for all freight needs, utilize the RFN system for trucks and/or will calls, and meet customer service requirements while monitoring department productivity and location goals. Key responsibilities include creating day-to-day safety awareness and ensuring compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations, developing efficient delivery schedules, and maintaining freight contracts and profiles. The role may also involve training driving associates and requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

HS Diploma, GED or two (2) years equivalent work experience.
Working conditions are an office environment with minimal physical exertion, and frequent periods of sitting.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to perform tasks in a fast paced work environment.
Requires proficiency in utilizing computer software applications necessary for performing job responsibilities.
Ability to understand and apply addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Nice To Haves

Typically more than three (3) years of experience in related job function.
May require technical certification or associates degree.
Knowledge and experience with DOT regulations, requirements and truck driver safety a plus.

Responsibilities

Schedule the inbound and/or outbound delivery of products and orders to customers via contract or company truck drivers.
Coordinate with the location’s personnel to provide trucking arrangements for all freight needs.
Utilize RFN system (review routes, assign route number, release pick ticket information to scanning equipment) for trucks and/or will calls.
Meet customer service requirements and monitor department productivity and location goals.
Create day-to-day safety awareness and DOT and OSHA regulations.
Develop efficient delivery schedules effectively utilizing trucks and/or use of contract drivers.
Maintain profiles and freight contracts, motor carrier profiles, shipping rates, etc. and update the system as appropriate.
May train driving associates.
Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.