Job Description AFW is looking for organized and energetic Traffic Administrator to coordinate OTR pick-ups and deliveries with vendors, shippers, customers, drivers, and AFW facilities.
Job Requirements - Ability to apply technology up to and including Electronic Logging Devices, iPads, dispatch software, and windows.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of FMCSA rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of McLeod Load Master TMS preferred but not required.
Job Expectations - Commitment to AFW's safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness.
- Telephone booking and coordination of freight in a cost-effective manner for the company.
- Communicate with drivers on pick-up and delivery of loads.
- Scheduling pick-up and delivery appointment times with customers and drivers.
- Communicating effectively with customers, shippers, and receivers regarding changes in pick-up/delivery and potential service failures.
- Pre-planning the use of company drivers and equipment for optimal efficiency.
- Track/trace shipments when requested.
Physical Requirements - Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back
- Long periods of sitting and standing.
- The Traffic Administrator position requires lifting, gripping, bending, kneeling, stooping and moving for 8 hours or more daily.
Physical Work Environment: - Fluorescent Lighting.
- Concrete Flooring.
- Climate effected by outside conditions including but not limited too extreme heat/cold.
- Considerable exterior noise.
- Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse.
A pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check must be passed upon job offer.
American Furniture Warehouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.