Transportation/traffic Assistant - Pine Grove, United States - Solar Innovations

Description

Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams.

Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency.

We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work.

Learn more about our culture here.


ABOUT THE JOB

The Transportation/Traffic Assistant is responsible for supporting the Transportation Coordinator with daily transportation/shipping activities, such as gathering cost estimates, completing delivery confirmations, and preparing shipping documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a backup to the Transportation Coordinator
• Execute the daily shipping schedule
• Communicate with customers to confirm delivery details (verification of shipping address, unloading restrictions, site delivery restrictions, etc.)
• Use crate quantity/dimensions to gather rate cost estimate options for large shipments or change order costs
• Generate Bill of Lading documentation and labels for the Shipping Department
• Understand how to verify panel counts to confirm crate contents for Fenestration Product Shipments
• Understand how to verify glass piece count to confirm crate contents for Structure Product Shipments
• Verify status of milestone billing and ensure projects have been released prior to shipment
• Gather information and related paperwork to submit freight claims to Echo Global
• Track freight costs
• Maintain records of shipments

Qualifications
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience in a related Traffic, Transportation, and/or Logistics Position in an Office Environment

• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Welldeveloped interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to maintain the integrity of established processes while working under pressure
• Able to multitask
• Attention to detail required

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Years of experience in a related position

• Associate's degree in a related field
• Demonstrated ability to think ahead to anticipate potential shipping roadblocks

Additional Information

BENEFITS

• All the Insurance coverage you'd expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K
  all effective on your date of hire, and a bonus program plus generous PTO
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Charitable gift matching
• Adoption Assistance

**EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Culture committed to worklife balance
• Programs in place to support professional development and career growth
• Stock purchase program and charitable gift matching
• Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products
• Wear your jeans to work

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more.
We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates' feeling of belonging at work.

Equal Employment Opportunity
FBIN is an equal opportunity employer.

FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

**Reasonable Accommodations