What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Administrator position at Forward Air Corporation?
Compensation
JOB DESCRIPTION
Schedule 1
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JOB DESCRIPTION
- Base Pay: $20.00-$22.00/ hour
Schedule 1
- Monday: 12:30PM-7:30PM
- Tuesday: 12:30PM-7:30PM
- Wednesday: 12:30PM-7:30PM
- Thursday: 12:30PM-7:30PM
- Friday: 12:30PM-7:30PM
- Saturday: OFF
- Sunday: OFF
- Provide reception support by greeting visitors, drivers, and carriers, answering incoming calls, and routing them appropriately.
- Deliver high‑quality service by responding promptly and professionally to inquiries from internal teams, domestic customers, drivers, carriers, and logistics partners.
- Assist with shipment status updates, information requests, and handling basic documentation questions to ensure smooth freight flow.
- Perform accurate data entry related to shipments, appointments, operational records, and administrative logs, ensuring timely and precise updates across logistics systems.
- Assist with shipment‑related documentation, including reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy, supporting reweigh/dimension updates, and helping resolve discrepancies.
- Coordinate with operations and dispatch teams to support handoffs between administrative tasks and physical logistics activities, including confirming trailer information, seals, and other required documents when applicable.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for operational, customer, and administrative documentation.
- Support scheduling activities, including appointment coordination, meeting arrangements, and customer/driver check‑ins.
- Prepare, format, and proofread operational documents, reports, and correspondence.
- Assist with mail processing, document scanning, data uploads, and general clerical duties such as copying, organizing, and distributing operational paperwork.
- Monitor office supply levels and place orders to ensure the terminal or site remains well‑stocked and able to operate efficiently.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional office environment.
- Uphold confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism in all communications and recordkeeping.
- Participate in training, meetings, and cross‑functional projects that support continuous improvement.
- All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Experience: Prior administrative, or logistics experience helpful but not required; training provided.
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and professionally with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Comfortable learning and using logistics systems, shipment tools, and database platforms; experience with AS400 and/or TMS/WMS platforms preferred, but not required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain basic shipment information and assist with routine customer inquiries.
- Ability to problem‑solve and assist with basic issue resolution related to shipment information, documentation discrepancies, or customer questions.
- Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
- Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
- Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on‑site setting (listed in this posting), with occasional travel for related meetings/events.
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Salary : $20 - $22