Traffic Associate

About the role

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The Traffic Associate works in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry, focusing on daily production verification, production status reports, outbound trailer entry, and trailer set-up.

Responsibilities

• Daily production: Verify information entered by production into JD Edwards for reports used throughout the company, including status reports.
• Outbound trailers: Verify and correct, if necessary, information received from the guard regarding trailers picked up by drivers in JD Edwards.
• Trailer set-up: Enter information received mainly from the Chicago office (and occasionally directly from customers) into JD Edwards regarding drivers/companies picking up trailers. Print paperwork at the plant and provide it to the guard on duty for shipping trailers.
• Outbound trailer report: Verify totals on the report vs. actual. Collaborate with Quality and Production Departments to ensure trailers can be released and shipped.
• Reporting: Update daily completion reports in Excel, including actual units up/off reports, trailers on hold, yard reports, and manufacturing reports.
• Set up trailers for shipping: Ensure forms are completed accurately.
• Trailer tracking entry: Enter information from production lines into JD Edwards for reports used throughout the company. For certain customers, also enter information onto spreadsheets to be sent directly to them.
• Communicate daily with gate guards to release trailers to third-party drivers based on orders received.
• Troubleshoot trailer pickup errors when the wrong trailer is released.
• Provide copies of documents to carriers in the event of loss of original documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior work experience as an Administrative Assistant or in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Classroom instruction or experience with Microsoft programs.
• Good communication skills and professionalism when dealing with peers, customers, and sales personnel in person, on the phone, or via email.
• Ability to multi-task and meet time requirements while addressing additional requests in a timely manner.
• Fluent typing and 10-key skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and the ability to learn company-specific software.
• Experience using office machines such as phones, fax, copiers, and scanners.

About Great Dane

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader, delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help customers and employees succeed. We engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies while fostering relationships that last a lifetime.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits, including dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Additional benefits available.