Freight Coordinator

Approved Transportation & Warehousing, Ltd./Approved Freight Forwarders has immediate openings for a qualified Freight Coordinator 1 – 2 years’ experience in 3PL freight.  The rate of pay is $19.00 per/hr. The hours for this position are 9:00am – 6:00 pm Mon- Fri (Open to overtime when offered).***IF YOU ARE A CURRENT EMPLOYEE, PLEASE SEE YOUR HR REPRESENTATIVE***

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Receive and process pick up requests by phone, fax or email (30 min email acknowledgment)
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with shipper and consignees
• Prepare routing information and forward shipping instructions to appropriate parties
• Dispatch direct carriers or third-party freight logistic companies
• Manage ship dates and deliveries to ensure deadlines are met
• Respond to customers inquiries quickly and effectively via email or phone
• Track and trace freight, notify the customers of shipping dates, anticipated delays, or any additional information that may be required by the customer.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to quickly learn our TMS and WMS
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must have phone skills and email etiquette to answer phone calls and respond to email
• inquiries in a timely manner
• Must possess positive team-work attitude, leadership skills and be open-minded to
• opportunities to improve
• Ability to confidently work in a rapidly changing, fast paced and result-oriented corporate environment where a high degree of flexibility if required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 years of 3PL warehouse experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time

Pay

• $19.00 an hour

Benefits:

• Health Care, 100% Employer paid!
• 401k with Match
• PTO
• 11 paid holidays yearly
• FSA and Supplemental Benefits
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programs)

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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About Us:

Approved Freight Forwarders is part The DeWitt Companies, a fith-generation family of five sister companies that provides relocation, logistics, warehousing and freight forwarding services to businesses, households and military customers all over the world.

We started in 1991 entrusted with the world’s freight, we provide ocean freight consolidations, air freight and over-the-road transport of goods. We are the only freight forwarder in Hawaii with terminals on all four major islands. And with more than 300,000 square feet of space, our warehouses can accommodate a diverse set of logistics needs. As a Top 100 3PL provider, our highly trained logistics experts use advanced technology to tailor shipping solutions.