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Freight Operations SpecialistAddison Group • Carol Stream, IL, US
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Freight Operations Specialist

Freight Operations Specialist

Addison Group • Carol Stream, IL, US
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Freight Operations Specialist

Calling all retail workers that are looking to start their corporate careers! Are you looking to jump start your career & need a company that is going to invest in you and push you to grow? Our steel manufacturing client is seeking a "go-getter" candidate ready to hit the ground running with an aggressively growing, family owned organization.

This role is moving fast! Don't miss out!! Why you should consider this role :

Strong tenure on the team. Once people are in, they stay for the long run.

  • Family owned, family driven environment. Same family owners as when it started. His father (now 72) still comes in and works and helps out. His son, who is 1 year old, will be running the company in the future. Brother and uncle works for them too.
  • Very friendly owner. Modern. Modern values.
  • Will invest in how the candidate wants to grow in the company. Employee chooses their route
  • They are a very stable company (top three in the steel industry)
  • Doubling in size this year. Aggressively growing.

About Our Client :

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a well-established manufacturer, to hire motivated individuals who are eager to build a career in logistics. Our client offers hands-on training, long-term career growth, and a supportive team environment.

Job Description :

This role is a great fit for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to gain experience in logistics and supply chain. You'll play a key role in coordinating freight, ensuring timely deliveries, and supporting critical business operations.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Scheduling and tracking shipments using various transportation modes, such as LTL (less-than-truckload) carriers, and common carriers.
  • Responsible for freight coordination for trucking freight of product including compliance related to documentation.
  • Schedule, book and align shipments using production schedule.
  • Negotiate with broker / carrier via phone, email, text for optimal rate and services without compromising on time deliveries.
  • Responsible for initiating customs documentation such as commercial invoices and bills of lading, USMCA.
  • Track, trace shipments by calling driver and coordinate delayed shipments to sales team. Report any breakdown or damages to manager.
  • Collaborates with team to coordinate timely transportation.
  • Accountable for conducting rate analysis with carriers, vendors and brokers.
  • Responsible for recording internal documentation of ongoing shipping / receivables.
  • Identify opportunities to improve service into consignee and customer locations; create and implement solutions based on findings.
  • Update customers regarding shipment where asked. (Track, trace, report delays)
  • Provide reporting for carrier performance, consignee performance, and volume spike impacts.
  • Reconcile freight invoices, match PODs and submit to accounting or report errors on freight charges, missing PODs back to broker, carrier to fix or provide additional documents before submitting to accounting.
  • Handle incoming calls to sign in drivers for delivery and pick up.
  • Enter customer pick up shipments on customer portal where required.
  • Training new hires in shipping department when needed.
  • Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Recent graduate or 12 years of professional work experience (logistics experience not requiredtraining provided).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor.
  • Ability to stay resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment.
  • Perks :

  • Opportunity to build a career in logistics with training provided.
  • Long-term growth potential with a stable organization.
  • Supportive, team-oriented environment.
  • Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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