Route Specialist

SUMMARY

The Specialist position works in the Transport Operations department and will perform daily activities related to transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

LTL:

• Identify major exceptions on LTL Tracking (missed PU +2 days, missed deliveries +2 days) and communicate with LTL carriers to keep the freight moving.
• Communicate with LTL carrier to confirm capacity for urgent pickup loads.
• When needed, correct BOLs to keep the freight moving.
• Follow up on OS&D loads.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of ProTrans structure and internal networking. Friendly, detail-oriented, task-focused. Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete all necessary functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

General education degree (GED); at least one year experience related to consol transport, logistics and international loads; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent English and Spanish language (writing and speaking). Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.