Freight Specialist

Boise Cascade Company•Hermitage, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Boise Cascade Company has been manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. They are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. The company is built on relationships and is committed to investing in its associates by offering a comprehensive benefits package. Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Freight Specialist.

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.

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.
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.

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.
Maintain the company-owned truck fleet including truck maintenance, maintenance records, and physical inspection of equipment keeping them in effective operating condition.
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.
Assure timely filing of DOT reports and Driver Services records.
Maintain profiles and freight contracts, motor carrier profiles, shipping rates, driving logs, etc. and update the TIS 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.