Freight Scheduler

Located in Kentwood, MI

Salary: $17.00/HR-$18.00/HR

Freight Scheduler Job Summary: A provider to the healthcare industry who takes their culture seriously and provides comprehensive benefits, wellness incentives competitive pay and a collaborative family environment is looking for a new team member in there freight area this individual will have experience and knowledge in this area with a proven record of reliability.     

Freight Scheduler Responsibilities:

• Schedule and communicate freight pick up, according to schedule and shipment dates, ensuring on-time delivery to customers
• Work with the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to provide daily guidance to the team, scheduling and communicating daily work
• Update the schedule board, print off documents, and monitor all loads
• Ensure proper packaging, staging, and loading of all products shipped
• Review shipment routes and freight assignments to ensure accuracy and maximum savings
• Investigate and communicate all issues and errors, completing necessary steps for correction
• Effectively communicate issues and errors with internal teams, working together for resolution
• Assist with the picking, packaging, and staging of products for shipment
• Assist in loading shipments accurately, using appropriate equipment
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects and events
• Cross-train in all functions of the Shipping and Receiving department
• Demonstrate a willingness to help outside the department when instructed
• Additional related duties, as assigned

 

Schedule & Pay:

• 7:30a-3:30p
• $17.00/HR-$18.00/HR DOE

Freight Scheduler Qualifications:

• Capably handle required administrative functions
• Verify work to ensure accurate results, requiring minimal rework
• Follow work instructions, procedures, safety guidelines, and company policies
• Meet productivity standards
• Listen to others, expressing ideas
• Be internally motivated and work well with minimal supervision
• Devise workable solutions or consult with secondary resources to devise solutions
• Have a HS Diploma or equivalent, with the ambition to further education
• Have prior experience scheduling freight shipments and using an RF scanner (desired)
• Have 1-3 years of material handling experience, with a general understanding of distribution
• Have the ability to obtain a hi-lo and picker license

 

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• Send us your resume: jobs.grandrapidsmi@expresspros.com
• Give our office a call: 616-281-0611
• Stop by our office: 1760 44^th Street SW, Suite 10, Wyoming, MI 49519, Inside the Chateau Centre.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Position Type:  Evaluation hire, full-time

 

What Makes Express Employment Professionals Different?

Express Employment Professionals is a local employment agency that has been helping people find great jobs in Grand Rapids since 1996. We focus on helping people find permanent, long-term positions at some of the best companies in the area. Every week we are actively working with 130+ companies in the Greater Grand Rapids area. 

Express has a wide variety of jobs available, including:

• Light Industrial
• Skilled Trades
• Administrative
• Professional

Benefits of working with Express:

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(K) Savings Plan
• Holiday and Vacation Pay
• Scholarship programs
• Free Online Training

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