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Forward Air Customer Service Representative in Union City, California

Compensation: $24.32 per hour

Company Overview:

Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services, including supplemental services for enterprises dependent on the efficient movement of high value freight. Omni Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forward Air, a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first- and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Problem solver, and self-motivator

  • Setup shipments based on customer needs.

  • Track and follow up on shipments, to ensure picked up/delivered on time, while communicating with customer on all essential updates

  • Ensure all shipments are routed and moving, to ensure meets delivery due dates.

  • Ensure proper data entry for accurate information and proper instructions are notated.

  • Provide prompt and accurate customer service, assuring customer satisfaction.

  • Follow all procedures (work instructions, training, etc.), safety and quality policies, processes, and customer profiles appropriately without making exceptions

  • Arrange and schedule delivery appointments for various shipping/receiving warehouses.

  • Ability to breakdown accounts and customer requirements, and direct team members on how to proceed.

  • Document issues, and area of improvements and provide examples in meetings.

  • On-call rotations, including holidays.

  • Generate report per customer’s request.

  • Other duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements & Qualifications:

  • College degree is a plus.

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in general Logistics Knowledge in Freight and related fields

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in WMS systems.

  • Advanced level – Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Excel.

  • Detail oriented with 100% accuracy is a must without exception.

  • Excellent written and communication as well as customer service skills are strongly required.

  • Strong Words and Excel.

  • Works under general or minimal supervision.

  • A self-starter with professionalism, good common sense, and strong problem-solving ability.

  • Ability to work cooperatively with others at all levels within the organization.

  • Have positive enthusiasm, the drive to succeed, and a passion for the job.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary.

  • Two weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays.

  • Company provided life insurance.

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance options.

  • Commuter benefit plan.

  • Optional supplemental life insurance.

  • 401(k)

  • Wellness program.

  • A great place to work with a terrific culture.

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