Lake Shore Logistics corporate office is based out of Fort Mill, SC. We are a growing organization looking to find talent to join our logistics, transportation team as a LOGISTICS SPECIALIST - LEVEL 1. We offer an exciting and fast paced environment with rewarding results. This is an opportunity to join a success focused, ambitious, and values driven team!

Responsibilities as a Logistics Specialist - Level 1:

• Secure freight of all kinds and all equipment types for direct customers
• Build and maintain customer and carrier business relationships to improve transportation efficiencies for them
• Quote, bid, and negotiate rates with customers and freight carriers
• Schedule and track shipments from start to finish and report back to the customer
• Contribute to and be involved in team and individual goals
• Data entry and basic math
• Some after hours/weekend work
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior experience in Logistics/Supply Chain not required; training provided
• Prior experience in the transportation industry preferred but not required
• Prior experience in a fast-paced office environment preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong customer service and follow-through
• Strong communication, negotiating
• General computer knowledge a must
• Attention to detail and multi-tasking a must
• Works well in a team environment

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Compensation Plan with Incentive Bonus Program
• 401(K) with employer match – 4% match on 5% contributions
• Holiday Pay (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas)
• PTO (paid time off)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance ($20k coverage fully paid by employer)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• HRA

Working Conditions:

Normal office setting. Requires use of a computer, reading, typing, sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting 5 to 35 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person