Coordinator, Cross-Dock Operations

Coordinator, Cross-Dock Operations

Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express Lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines' extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.

We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including :

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Job referral bonus program

Responsibilities

The Coordinator, Cross-Dock Operations, is responsible for evaluating pricing and transportation options in order to provide exceptional customer service while supporting the Operations Department and its domestic clients. The Coordinator, Cross-Dock Operations will also assist with day-to-day activity of the dock as well as integrity of freight and warehouse operations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Skills and abilities

Supervision

Position functions with supervision and has no direct reports.

Education / Experience

Minimum of an Associate's degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 1 3 years of experience in transportation, logistics or other transportation business. Experience working with Dangerous Goods / HAZ-MAT certification desired. However, a combination of experience and / or education will be taken into consideration.

Licenses / Certifications

None required.

Travel

None required.

Physical Demands

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

Typically sitting at a desk or table.

The employee is intermittently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of individually lifting a minimum of 30lbs and team lifting a minimum of 70 lbs. The employee is often required to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. The employee is frequently required to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and / or legs. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and at a distance.

Work Environment

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

Normal office situation. However, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly on the dock exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and extreme cold and / or heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals