After Hours Logistic Specialist (GRAVEYARD)
Calling all night owls! Do you excel in fast collaborative environments? Join our After Hours team in beautiful Blaine, WA! Ability to thrive in this position if you are a skillful communicator, natural relationship builder.
Training:
New to the industry? No problem! We look for positive individuals who want to be part of a collaborative hard-working team. It’s our job to get you familiar with the latest trucking software, and technology with our training program, as you work alongside with your manager and peers.
This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Blaine, WA (appx 100 miles north of Seattle). This is NOT a remote position.
This position is performed in a general office setting using computers, phones and other office equipment. This is NOT a warehouse/shipping setting.
After Hours Logistic Specialist Responsibilities:
- Ability to input loads from scratch to load competition
- Contact customers to update if issues arise during after-hours with loads.
- Respond to complaints and resolve issues aiming to customer contentment and the preservation of the company's reputation
- Having the knowledge to process customs border paperwork for the team
- Schedule drivers to pick up and deliver loads to customers or vendors.
- Coordinate and manage the most efficient loads to remain cost-effective as a company
- Update shipment tracking system and maintain timely data integrity.
- Prioritize time sensitive cargo / shipments
- Contact Drivers to update if issues arise during after-hours with loads.
- Interacts with the driver and or client to address any concerns or route changes
- Holding drivers to accountability of their assignment to meet company standards
- Plan drivers accordingly to ensure freight needs are met if problems occur at night in which prior plans are not able to be met for existing drivers and /or customers.
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Qualifications:
- Transportation field industry desired but necessary
- Desire to start or continue a career in inside sales
- Eager to contribute to a high- energy environment. You will build your career in an office, over the phone alongside a team of your peers
- Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to get tasks completed over the phone, through email, and face-to face
- Able to and excited to build relationships with a wide variety of people, able to communicate with peers, truck drivers, dispatchers and business leaders alike.
The Perks of Working with us:
- Taking advantage of excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
- Invest in your future with our 401k program
- Sweat it out at our very own gym, located at the corporate office
- Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Get paid to work with your friends though our Referral Program!
- One of our Kam-Ways core values is FUN! – don’t miss out in participating in company activities off site
Who we are:
Kam-Way Transportation Inc. was founded in 2008, with a lot of drive and motivation, we strive to be leaders in supply chain and logistics solutions. Since our founding Kam-Way Transportation has grown from a small 3-person member family-owned business to a growing corporation. We’ve maintained our belief in nurturing our culture which is based on our roots and hold true to our values. We strive to have a fun workplace and an environment where all have an equal opportunity to prosper, develop and succeed. At Kam-Way Transportation, we are deeply committed to giving back to our community as part of our fundamental beliefs.
Kam-Way Transportation is one of the fastest growing Asset, Freight brokerage companies on the West Coast we have 2 offices in the Pacific Northwest; our corporate headquarters is located on the marina in Blaine and our office in Auburn, WA. as well as an office in Spokane, WA. We also have offices in Fresno- California, and Surrey- British Columbia.
All candidates who receive an offer of employment are required to undergo a background screen and drug test as a condition of employment.
Kam-Way Transportation provides equal employment opportunities EEO to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kam-Way Transportation complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.