What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Freight Specialist position at Boise Cascade default?
Boise Cascade Company has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas on your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!
Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Assistant Freight Specialist! Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!
Responsibilities
Coordinate the inbound and/or outbound delivery of products and orders to customers via outsourced carriers and company truck drivers. Record all yard outbound and inbound numbers and set and track appointments. Assist Crew Leads and coordinate the yard’s workload of all freight needs to include will-call customers and non-scheduled deliveries. Track and log railyard shipments and ensure minimal overstay charges by establishing a separate CSX account.
Utilize Agility and RFN system (adjust sales orders, transfer and backhaul loads, etc.) and manage all required document transactions. Meet customer service requirements and monitor department productivity and location goals. Develop efficient delivery schedules effectively utilizing trucks and/or use of contract drivers.
Receive, ship, and manage all other postal-type deliveries. Constantly improve on the yard efficiency through management of existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or creating new innovative and effective systems. Maintain inventory of all deliveries, safety equipment, and warehouse supplies and order as needed. Assist Operations Manager with inventorying and ordering warehouse supplies and pallets. Be proficient and able to learn new technology for the purpose of troubleshooting and training of drivers and material handlers. Assist Freight Specialist with truck/trailer maintenance and scheduling and trailer DOT certifications as necessary.
Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. As needed, deliver safety topics and ensure all personnel (associates & any visitor) adhere to safety rules. Interact and communicate with all associates and customers in a professional manner.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: HS Diploma, GED or three (3) years equivalent work experience. Working conditions are both outside and in an office environment with minimal physical exertion, and frequent periods of sitting
Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual preferred (English/ Spanish). Ability to perform multitask assignments within a fast-paced work environment. Effective communication skills required. Requires proficiency in utilizing computer software applications necessary for performing job responsibilities.
Our Benefits
- Medical Dental Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts HRA
- 401(k) Retirement Savings
- Annual Incentives
- Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)
- Paid Parental Leave
