Job Description

Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position: Traffic Administrator

Primary Objective of Position:

The Traffic Administrator is responsible for managing all domestic and international inbound and outbound shipments.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Negotiates contracts with specialized carriers for truck load, super load, ocean freight, railroad, UPS and courier services
• Determine best mode of transportation by using an outline drawing to estimate the weight and dimensions.
• Arrange LTL shipments through Insight TMS Portal
• Packaging and shipping of small packages with UPS, FedEx and DHL Express. Must work closely with Final Assembly and Crating teams
• Produce documents for domestic and international shipments, which include Bill of Lading, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction and the Commercial Invoice
• Obtains transportation quotes for Sales Departments, New, Aftermarket, and Repair
• Prepare state permit letters for super loads
• Audit Freight Invoices for Finance Department
• File IRS Form 2290 Heavy Use Tax annually

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations for trucking.
• Demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional ethics and integrity. Requires self-direction and a clear, courteous manner when dealing with internal and external customers
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with external vendors and suppliers. Excellent customer service skills required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer proficiency with the ability to utilize MS Outlook, MS Excel, and SAP
• Maintain communication with several departments to insure timely shipments
• Continue improvement to meet demands on challenging shipping schedule
• Advise on shipping activities to ensure profitable outcome and meet company goals and objectives

Pay:

$50,000

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in both an office and manufacturing environment. Requires the ability to routinely move throughout the office and manufacturing facility to perform work
• Requires the ability to routinely lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Requires the ability to ascend and descend stairs daily to reach all areas of the manufacturing facility

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
• 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire
• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
• Company paid Holidays (13)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
• Secure, onsite free parking

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