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 leading company specializing in comprehensive warehousing and distribution logistics solutions across the United States. Renowned for fostering a culture centered on honesty and integrity, Maersk values the trust it builds with both customers and employees, which has established a strong foundation for long-term relationships. The company emphasizes the importance of its people, and this commitment to employee well-being and development distinguishes Maersk as a preferred logistics partner. Rooted in a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, Maersk operates a strategic network of storage facilities capable of handling various logistics demands. These facilities... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to work overtime and participate in weekend on-call rotations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to type 35 or more words per minute
  • Ability to manage high-volume email and phone interactions
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Tech-savvy
  • Must be able to work Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in freight forwarding or logistics operations preferred
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to type 35 or more words per minute
  • Experience working in high-volume, demanding work environments
  • Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn transportation management systems
  • Strong multitasking and attention to detail skills
  • Customer service experience beneficial

Job Duties

  • Tracking and tracing outbound shipments
  • Inspecting outbound freight
  • Contracting new carriers as needed and assigning carriers
  • Providing load tenders
  • Communicating freight status and any problems to other stations and customers
  • Updating transportation management systems
  • Providing customer service
  • Working overtime and weekends on call rotations
  • Data entry of shipment details into the transportation management system
  • Quoting, costing, and invoicing international shipments, air, ocean, and ground
  • Routing domestic air and ground shipments including Canada
  • Negotiating freight rates
  • Developing collaborative carrier relationships
  • Finding and developing new logistics and freight opportunities
  • Designing carrier solutions for internal offices and external customers

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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