Freight Specialist

Boise Cascade Company•Grand Junction, CO

1d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Freight Specialist! This role involves scheduling inbound and/or outbound delivery of products and orders, coordinating trucking arrangements, and utilizing the RFN system for trucks and will calls. The specialist will also maintain the company-owned truck fleet, ensure customer service requirements are met, promote safety and DOT/OSHA regulations, develop efficient delivery schedules, and ensure timely filing of DOT reports and Driver Services records. Additionally, they will maintain freight contracts, motor carrier profiles, shipping rates, and driving logs, updating the TIS system as needed. Training driving associates may also be part of the role. A strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement is expected. 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.
Typically more than three (3) years of experience in related job function.
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.

Nice To Haves

May require technical certification or associates degree.

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.