What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Broker - Operations Associate position at Blue Line Logistics, Inc.?
Kickstart your career with a fast-growing logistics company that values your growth and makes work fun.
Blue Line Logistics is not your average transportation company. We combine a casual, positive, and team-focused culture with meaningful work in a fast-paced industry. Whether it’s company outings to Twins games, volunteer opportunities, or our weekly team lunches, we make time to connect and have fun—while doing work that matters.
We’re based in Vadnais Heights, MN and serve customers nationwide with truckload and LTL freight solutions. We’re privately owned, under local leadership, and growing fast—which means real opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do:
As an Operations Associate, you’ll play a key role in keeping freight moving across the country. This is a great role for recent grads or early-career professionals who want to build real business skills in logistics, operations, customer service, and sales.
- Take freight orders from existing customers
- Find and contract with trucking carriers
- Negotiate freight rates
- Track shipments and handle any issues
- Build relationships with customers and carriers
- Generate leads for new business
- Work closely with an experienced team that’s there to help you learn
What We’re Looking For:
We’ll teach you the logistics—but we’re looking for the right mindset and work ethic.
- Bachelor’s degree (any field welcome)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized, adaptable, and able to multitask
- Willing to learn new software and tools
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office
- A positive, team-first attitude
- No industry experience required
Perks & Benefits:
- Annual pay: $45,000-$50,000 (not including bonus potential)
- Uncapped bonus potential for high performers
- 401(k) with company match profit sharing
- Health, dental, and life insurance (with HSA option)
- Paid time off (grows with years of service)
- Monday–Friday daytime schedule (no nights or weekends)
- Career growth opportunities in operations or sales
- Weekly team lunches, company events, and a casual dress code
- Supportive, friendly culture with on-site leadership
Salary: $45,000-$50,000 /year salary $6000-$7200 annual bonus at 100% of performance target with uncapped potential for outperforming
Expected Total Pay with Bonus: $51,000 - $60,800 per year
Apply today to start your career with a company that values you from day one.
We’re excited to meet our next great teammate!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $6,000 - $7,200