Freight Specialist Location: Fort Meade Army Base, Ft. Meade, Maryland Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Day Shift, Monday – Friday Compensation: $29.66-$29.66/hr Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees. Full-Time benefits of a Freight Specialist at Skookum include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance Health and Welfare Benefit ($5.35 per hour worked) Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave Potential shared earning bonus Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities Verizon wireless discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees. Skookum is seeking a detail-oriented Freight Specialist. This individual is responsible for tracking and processing all outbound freight. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Validate and submit a Commercial Bill of Landing (CBL). Work closely with the customer to ensure all shipping information is in compliance with DoD 4500.9-R standards. Ability to schedule timely pick-up and delivery of Cargo from original destination to final destination IAW DoD 4500.9-R. Provide accurate shipping status to the customer when requested. Operate forklift(s), stage outgoing packages, and load pallets. Must have the ability to work in a fast pace environment Meet required delivery reports to supervisor and or ITO on daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years of Freight Specialist/ Transportation experience preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Freight Haz Mat certificate (AMMO-62) of training. Working knowledge of associated STAMIS systems and commercial systems (Power Track, CMOS, TC-AIMS, SYNCADA, etc.) Working knowledge of Army Regulations and 4500.9-R FAR. Forklift certification preferred. Requirements: A Valid State Driver’s license is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum’s insurance company. Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances as background checks will be conducted for this position. To Apply: Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application. Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance. Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at (360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@skookum.org. Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify Please submit a resume if you do not currently see an opportunity but are interested in working for Skookum Skookum has carried forward our social mission "creating opportunities for people with disabilities" in all that we aspire to be. From our humble beginnings in small-town America, we have grown to be the best value provider of choice in the defense industrial complex and aerospace manufacturing sectors. Skookum does this by first investing in our people. Skookum’s customers rely on Skookum to consistently deliver a quality product on time so that the customer in turn can accomplish their jobs. This drives Skookum’s core value proposition – We meet our mission when our customer meets their mission. This philosophy is critical to our success as a team. At Skookum, we work diligently to sharpen our leaders’ skills so they can provide exceptional client support. Skookum is dedicated to ensuring specialized recruitment, career advancement, and job training methods are employed across the nation. Skookum is a national leader in Disability and Veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention. We offer competitive wages and benefits, including providing professional growth opportunities. Working at Skookum is not just a job; it's a career to be proud of that allows us to positively influence others' lives each day! We currently support over 1,300 employees in 13 states, and we are growing every day across the nation.