Transportation Assistant

Riverside Logistics • Richmond, VA

6h • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Logistics of Richmond, VA is looking to hire a Transportation Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for assisting freight dispatchers in creating all required documents and activity records to schedule and track freight movement, coordinates returns with carriers and obtains proof of delivery documentation and facilitate customer freight claims with carriers as needed. This position pays $22 but can be more depending on experience. You would also be eligible for some of the best perks around including benefits after 30 days - health, dental, vision, life insurance provided by the company (with the option to purchase more), short and long-term disability, $30 per quarter for clothing needed for work, and a 401K with company match. We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right as a Dispatch Assistant, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years Transportation/3PL experience preferred

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