Freight Specialist - Invoicing

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL | Department: Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) | Reports to: Assistant Transportation Manager – Traffic

About the role

As a Freight Specialist, you will provide support to the Traffic Department in coordination with outside resources to improve profitability and service to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Communicate via email, company-specific portals, and telephone.
• Utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to invoice custom haul activities completed by the DTI Fleet.
• Collect bills of lading, lumper receipts, rate sheets, and other required documentation.
• Enter, update, and validate accurate data within operating systems.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Maintain contact with contracted brokers.
• Work on various assigned projects to help monitor costs and improve service.
• Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with customer contacts regarding issues that impact service and overall performance.

Requirements

• High School diploma, General Equivalency Degree, or relevant work experience
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with both internal and external customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in both team and independent settings
• Effective organizational skills
• Skills to be successful in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

Schedule

Full Time – Monday through Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Pay

Wage Range: $17.15-$25.73 per hour, plus bonus opportunity

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities
• Inclusive working environment with a strong family culture

About the company

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.