Operations Support - Windsor, CT

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $24.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
On-call
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Flexible work schedules

Job Description

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC is a renowned leader in the logistics and supply chain industry, specializing in comprehensive warehousing and distribution services. With a commitment to honesty and integrity, Maersk focuses on building lasting relationships with both customers and employees, fostering a culture where trust and mutual respect are paramount. This approach has made Maersk a preferred partner for businesses seeking reliable logistics solutions. As part of the global Maersk brand, the company leverages a vast network of strategically located storage facilities that are equipped to handle a variety of cargo needs, including receiving, storing, processing, and dispatching... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in freight forwarding or logistics industry preferred
  • Ability to type 35+ words per minute
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends on call rotations
  • Proficient in Microsoft products
  • Must be tech-savvy with excellent attention to detail

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in freight forwarding or logistics industry preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft products
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to type 35+ words per minute
  • Tech-savvy with the ability to work in a demanding, high-volume environment
  • Excellent multitasking and attention to detail

Job Duties

  • Tracking and tracing outbound shipments
  • Inspecting outbound freight
  • Contracting new carriers as needed and assigning carriers and providing load tenders
  • Communicating freight status and any problems to other stations and customers and updating the system
  • Provide customer service
  • Able to work overtime and weekends on call rotations
  • Data entry of shipments into the transportation management system
  • Quoting, costing, and invoicing of international shipments, air, ocean, and ground
  • Domestic air and ground routing including Canada
  • Contract new carriers
  • Negotiate freight rates
  • Develop collaborative carrier relationships
  • Assigning carriers and providing load tenders
  • Find and develop new logistics freight opportunities and design carrier solutions for other Pilot offices and external customers

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location