Transportation Assistant
Riverside Logistics
Transportation Assistant
Riverside Logistics
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
Richmond, Virginia
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Transportation Administrative Assistant supports freight dispatchers by creating shipping documents, scheduling freight movements, and tracking deliveries. They also manage carrier routing guides, process freight claims, and maintain accurate activity logs.
Qualifications
We are seeking a Transportation Administrative Assistant to aid freight dispatchers with documentation, scheduling, and tracking freight movement. Key requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills. Prior experience in transportation or 3PL is preferred.
Job Description
Description
TRANSPORTATION ADMIN ASSISTANT
Riverside Logistics of Richmond, VA is looking to hire a Transportation Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for assisting freight dispatchers in creating all required documents and activity records to schedule and track freight movement, coordinates returns with carriers and obtains proof of delivery documentation and facilitate customer freight claims with carriers as needed. This position pays $22 but can be more depending on experience. You would also be eligible for some of the best perks around including benefits after 30 days - health, dental, vision, life insurance provided by the company (with the option to purchase more), short and long-term disability, $30 per quarter for clothing needed for work, and a 401K with company match.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right as a Dispatch Assistant, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 23234
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Creates Bill of Ladings
- Enters customer’s orders into the dispatch system as needed
- Maintains Container Schedules
- Coordinates returns with carriers
- Contact carriers for proof of deliveries and paperwork
- Manage and update carrier routing guides
- Sets pickup and delivery appointments
- Scan carrier packages and file carrier insurance forms
- Enter dedicated logs on a spreadsheet
- File customer freight claims with carriers
- Assists with running the daily dedicated operation
- Provides support to Freight Brokers & the Director
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school Diploma or equivalent required
- 1-2 years Transportation/3PL experience preferred
- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel & Word and Outlook
- Demonstrate effective communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to follow written and verbal instruction in English
Are you dependable? Do you have a great attitude? Do you have good communication skills? Are you detail-oriented? Are you self-motivated? Do you take pride in your work? If so, you might just be perfect for this transportation position! Apply today!
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