Career Opportunities

PICKUP & DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER

PICKUP & DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER
Requirements:
• Class A Commercial Drivers License with haz-mat endorsement
• Age 25 or older - Minimum 18 months verifiable experience in a tractor/trailer
• Must pass DOT pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical
• No more than one moving violation in the past twelve months
• No more than three moving violations in the past three years
• No AVOIDABLE accidents in the past twelve months
• No AVOIDABLE major vehicular accident in the past three years
• No DUI or RECKLESS DRIVING convictions
• May be required to drive for 11 hours per day
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 lbs
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to push or pull a pallet jack with a minimum load of 70 lbs.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of the 6-county Chicagoland area or be able to properly use a map
• Loading and unloading trailers
• Stable employment history
• Physical activities may include: standing, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, etc.
• Must be able to provide a recent MVR
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TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
You may not have heard of us by name, but chances are you’ve touched something that’s moved under our control like bottled water, brakes & shocks, GPS units, flat-screen televisions, and much more! Walk in the door at our headquarters and the first thing you’ll see is our in-office bags game….the second thing you’ll notice is the energy and the action! If you enjoy a warm, bustling, friendly atmosphere, our work environment is a perfect fit. Our operations team members are always talking on the phone, sometimes juggling two calls at the same time, brainstorming solutions to problems, or doing three things at once. On your first day, you’ll talk to customers and carriers and immediately start making decisions. Your team members will listen to you and trust your instincts. Managers will recognize your accomplishments, and you’ll celebrate. Even though you’re tossed right into the action, you’re surrounded by a supportive team that will mentor you through the unfamiliar.

Responsibilities include:
  • Identify and solicit new business opportunities from existing and new customers with the assistance of the Inside Sales department
  • Communicate with customers to understand their requirements on a daily basis to effectively manage their transportation
  • Negotiate rates with carriers to achieve above margin goals
  • Assist in the tracking and tracing of each individual shipment
  • Participate in weekly operational meetings to identify and communicate customer needs to other team members
  • Provide transportation solutions for our customers to create increased levels of service combined with cost effective results
  • Participate in on-call, after hours, and weekend rotations as determined
  • Answer incoming calls
Qualifications required:
  • Ability to work in a very fast pace environment while maintaining accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time
  • Must have exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Possess organizational and effective communication skills
  • Maintain strong computer skills

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