Job Information
ALMOND & ASSOCIATES Cargo Support Specialist in Tacoma, Washington
Hours: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm- 11:00pm
Responsibilities
- Pre-approve customer's hazardous shipments per the 49CFR and enter hazardous materials data into the back office system. Answer questions regarding regulation and stipulations with confidence.
- Coordinate with terminal operations on capacity issues, prioritizing cargo and providing trailer booking count to assist with planning.
- Perform the southbound notification and scheduling; coordinate northbound transportation of loads and empties to meet the needs of internal and external customer.
- Reconcile northbound trailer and vehicle totals after sailing.
- Provide quality customer service to internal and external customers. Resolve customer and vendor issues.
- Customer communication internally and externally.
- Monitor equipment needs and customer pools based on booking levels, releases, trailer tracing, customer profile and transloads.
- Coordinate yard activities with the Terminal Manager and Longshoremen.
Issue and cancel bookings; set up appointments with customers and vendors.
*Education and Experience: *
- One to two years customer service experience, preferably in transportation.
- DOT 49CFR HazMat Carrier Requirements (Water)
Associate's degree preferred.
Skills and Abilities and Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good math skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Must be a team player.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
- Computer literate, with the ability to utilize standard software applications and be proficient in Windows and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Salary: $47,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance