Job Description
Job Description
Salary : 19.00 / hr
Headquartered in Louisville, KY and ranked among the top carriers in the U.S., Mercer Transportation Co., Inc. (Mercer) has earned a reputation as one of the nation's leading owner operator companies. For over forty years, Mercer has built a family on the foundation of honesty, professional freedom, and experience.
Truck drivers are essential to our countrys economy because they haul products and materials throughout all states. Without truck drivers, businesses and consumers would not have what they need. Freight Coordinators are responsible for routing incoming and outgoing communication regarding freight shipments and transportation needs for their companies.
What do Mercer Transportation Freight Coordinators Do?
Work with shipping and logistics companies to ensure their supply lines are intact and efficient. They help monitor freights as they deliver shipments to their destinations and report all problems encountered. The coordinator is also responsible for communicating with other transport providers to patch up gaps in the delivery schedule due to vehicle breakdowns and accidents. The Freight Coordinator is expected to be hands-on in this task and quickly respond to inquiries and resolve problems.
Job Skills / Requirements
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Education Requirements : Minimum ,High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred, Undergraduate degree with relevant courses and training in Sales Management.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Compensation and Benefits :
As a Mercer employee, you, your spouse and children, can use our free health care clinic atno cost to you!
Mercer offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs provided to all eligible employees; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, medical / dental / vision insurance, life insurance, long & short-term disability, 401K Plan and voluntary optional dental / vision / short -term disability insurances.
May be subject to the following screening requirements : Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Financial Background Check.
Equal Employment Opportunity :
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or mental and / or physical disability.