Logistics Specialist at Peterson Farms Inc – Fort Myers, Florida

OVERVIEW

JVC Enterprises LLC and JVC Logistics LLC operates a mid-size fleet of OTR equipment and brokerage to service the needs of many West Michigan manufacturers and processors.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

Responsibilities and duties include and are not limited to:

• Represent the company in a way that is courteous and professional at all times.
• Communicate with drivers and customers regularly as needed.
• Be familiar with FMCSA regulations governing the transportation of goods.
• Verify load information and refrigerated trailer temperature specs and effectively communicate to the rest of the team.
• Operate in accordance with all Local, State, and Federal laws & regulations.
• Effectively perform duties with a high level of attention to detail.
• Process and publish rate confirmations & load tenders.
• On call in rotation with other team members
• Properly complete and turn in paperwork in compliance with company and customer standards.
• Proper use and care of all equipment assigned to him/her for the performance of his/her duties.
• Reports promptly any issues or concerns that would affect safety or timeliness of delivery.
• Negotiate carrier rates to market when needed.
• Perform check calls/emails to carriers and address delays, service failures, & no-shows.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Veterans Welcome

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of customer service experience in any field.
• Transportation dispatch or brokerage experience preferred but not required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to read proficiently, interpret and follow written job instructions.
• Ability to sit & concentrate for extended periods of time.
• Microsoft Office and Computer proficiency.
• Ability to interpret and communicate information accurately.
• Ability to follow and comply with Manager’s verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.
• Ability to work as contributing member within the team.
• Ability to operate a PC (keyboard/mouse) and send/respond to emails as needed.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

JOB COMPETENCIES & DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Reliability/Dependability – Responds to internal customer needs, questions, and concerns in accurate and timely manner. Follows through on commitments, assignments, and tasks; is at work when scheduled; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses work time wisely.
• Safety Awareness – Demonstrates use of safe and proper work methods and follows established safety procedures. Reports and corrects working conditions that may increase risk factors for injury.
• Work Standards – Has high standards of performance for self. Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes; is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks, demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Respects Diversity – Respects the Company’s diverse workforce, and behaves in a manner that does not cause harm to others based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religious believes.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views and welcomes feedback; uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and working relationships; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office environment.
• Stands, walks, uses hands/fingers to handle or feel, uses hands/arms to reach, sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls while performing functions of position.
• Constant mental and visual alertness (including peripheral vision and depth perception) required to avoid serious injury to self and others and to perform quality functions of position.
• Color vision may be required to perform quality function of position.
• Eye, hearing, hair nets, bump hats,

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and results.