Materials Customer Support Specialist

Landstar System, Inc. • Jacksonville, FL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Materials Customer Support Specialist, you'll serve as a trusted resource for Owner Operators (Business Capacity Owners), customers, Landstar Agents, and shippers by helping them navigate hazardous materials regulations and maintain compliance. You'll review shipping documentation, investigate compliance issues, provide guidance and coaching, assist with required training, and follow up to ensure regulatory requirements are met. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Individuals with compliance and/or regulatory experience across different industries are encouraged to apply as well as those with other experience as outlined below.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year administrative customer support

Nice To Haves

• 6 months experience in regulatory compliance or safety
• 6 months transportation experience
• 6 months customer support contact center or helpdesk experience
• Ability to provide guidance, coaching, and counseling to customers while balancing empathy with adherence to company policies and procedures
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport and maintain professionalism in every customer interaction.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and manage frequent interruptions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and cultures, including understanding a variety of regional and international accents.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to navigate multiple systems, websites, portals, and software applications while engaging with customers over the phone.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, patient, and professional when handling challenging, emotional, or difficult conversations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and manage frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Review and research hazardous material shipping papers for required entries, per regulations
• Identify root cause of hazmat violations on hazardous material shipments, shipping papers, and DOT roadside inspections
• Resolve hazardous material non-compliance issues by counseling internal/external customers including, but not limited to owner operators, shippers, bill to customers, agents and their staff in an effective and professional manner
• Monitor and follow-up to ensure compliance with company requirements and regulations
• Assist internal/external customers with online training
• Compose and submit challenges for incorrect violations issued on roadside inspections
• Notify trainees of re-current hazmat training due dates and follow up
• Notate Hazmat Helpline calls and counseling
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• affordable medical plans
• employer 401(k) match
• paid time off
• tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED