Logistics Trainee

Supply Chain Solutions is a third party logistics (3PL) company specializing in Managed Transportation Services. We are located in Coon Rapids, MN.

We are seeking to fill a full-time Logistics Trainee role on our operations team. This is an entry-level position that is expected to grow into a Logistics Coordinator role after 9 to 12 months on the job. Ideal candidates are driven, have solid teamwork skills, and strong communication skills. 

Benefits offered include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, 401k plan with 5% matching contribution, life and disability insurances, supplemental insurances including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident plans, and professional development reimbursement.

 We offer a casual work environment where we believe in having fun while working hard.

Position is located in Coon Rapids, MN and is NOT a remote position.

Summary

Responsible for interacting with office and service providers in order to deliver exceptional customer service and provide information in response to inquiries about the status of shipment pickups and deliveries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Sets up day-to-day shipments for house account customers
2. Builds customer loads and assigns carriers to the loads by finding the most optimal carrier and cost.
3. Dispatches shipments.
4. Responsible for tracking and tracing shipments.
5. Monitors and answers daily emails and phone calls.
6. Ensures on-time deliveries.
7. Communicates all delays and issues with carriers, customers, and internal staff, as necessary.
8. Schedules all pickup and delivery appointments with shippers and receivers.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. On occasion, the colleague may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The colleague may occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The position is an office-based position.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Solid teamwork skills
• Shows initiative – engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities
• Very adaptable – responds effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and Power Point skills

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or equivalent