Hampton Lumber Portland , OR 97228
Posted 2 weeks ago
Company Summary
Hampton Lumber is a family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 1,700 employees, we operate ten sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and export division. With nearly 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.
Overview
Hampton Lumber is seeking an Rail Logistics Coordinator to join our fast-paced transportation team. This is an incredible opportunity for someone to be trained to make a difference and be part of an important part of Hampton Lumber. This role will provide logistical coordination of transporting our lumber by rail to our customer's national destinations. This position has the opportunity to interact with not only a broad base of the company's employees, but also with the company's external vendors and customers by providing excellent problem solving expertise proactively.
Benefits Highlights
Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
Paid time off, including 8 paid holidays
Participation in employee bonus program
Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development
Responsibilities
Review, prepare and process waybills from U.S. origins
Accrue freight payables on rail transactions for appropriate rail carriers
Oversee and address all delayed and late rail shipments
Primary lead for internal and external trace requests and general customer service inquiries
Process reconsignment and diversion requests
Provide weekly summary of pending sales orders from key U.S. shipping origins
Trace private car fleet weekly and escalate concerns of damaged or delayed equipment
Maintain quarterly performance report of class-one rail carriers
Keep accurate inventory records of railroad supplied equipment
Handle freight claims and investigation of damaged or vandalized shipments
Utilize Docuware for accurate record retention
Become cross-trained on other duties within the department to help as needed
Qualifications
Strong attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills, a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
Ability to think logically and analytically, under quick timelines to meet the needs of the organization
Dedication to internal & external customer service, with excellent communication skills
Capacity to work independently, amid a fast-paced team environment with a high level of multi-tasking
Be self-motivated with a genuine interest in continuing to learn the business and Hampton culture
Maintain high personal and professional standards of focus, attention, and dedication to work
Team player willing to take on growth opportunities and provide departmental back-up as necessary
Education & Training:
High School Diploma required. Associate Degree or equivalent preferred
Background in lumber products preferred
Transportation knowledge, if possible rail experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of Windows Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel
Knowledge of rail carrier systems or LumberTrack preferred
Shift/Hours: Full time position, Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
Salary: Dependent on experience
More About Us
Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog.
EEO Statement
Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Hampton Lumber