Transportation Assistant

Riverside Logistics • Richmond, VA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Logistics of Richmond, VA is looking to hire a Transportation Administrative Assistant. This role is responsible for assisting freight dispatchers in creating all required documents and activity records to schedule and track freight movement. The assistant will coordinate returns with carriers, obtain proof of delivery documentation, and facilitate customer freight claims with carriers as needed. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years Transportation/3PL experience preferred
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel & Word and Outlook
• Demonstrate effective communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction in English
• Dependable
• Great attitude
• Good communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Takes pride in work

Responsibilities

• Creates Bill of Ladings
• Enters customer’s orders into the dispatch system as needed
• Maintains Container Schedules
• Coordinates returns with carriers
• Contact carriers for proof of deliveries and paperwork
• Manage and update carrier routing guides
• Sets pickup and delivery appointments
• Scan carrier packages and file carrier insurance forms
• Enter dedicated logs on a spreadsheet
• File customer freight claims with carriers
• Assists with running the daily dedicated operation
• Provides support to Freight Brokers & the Director

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Clothing allowance ($30 per quarter)
• 401K with company match

What This Job Offers

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