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Hub Operations Agent I

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC.
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Union City
Jan 05, 2025

Hub Operations Agent I
Job Locations

US-GA-Union City


ID
2024-4778

Category
Operations

Position Type
Regular Full-Time



Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!

We're problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction.

Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver. means when you come move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.


Overview

The Hub Operations Agent I is the primary contact within the AIT Middle Mile Network Hub location for all customer service functions, freight inquiries and routing questions. The Hub Operations Agent I responsibilities include communication to the Hub Operations Supervisor of updated business requirements, processing outbound and inbound paperwork in accordance with AIT Worldwide Logistics' policies and procedures and ensuring DOT compliance. As the first contact for all activities within the AIT Middle Mile Hub location, they are the first impression made upon customer, vendors, and other parties.


Responsibilities

    Process inbound and outbound documents, ensuring accuracy and reporting discrepancies as required.
  • Proactively communicate with customers (internal and external) regarding shipment status. Answer the telephones as required at the AIT Middle Mile Network Hub location - responding to customer (internal and external) inquiries and redirecting phone calls received as necessary
  • Provide Hub Operations Supervisors with updated information from monitoring the AIT Middle Mile Network Inbound boards in AS400.
  • Provide routing suggestions based on understanding the requirements/ expectations of handling shipments of consequence - must understand service level requirements
  • Update the tracking system accurately with departure times and additional information as needed upon departure and arrival at assigned HUB locations, ensuring accuracy.
  • Move materials throughout the warehouse using a forklift. Perform warehouse checks daily
  • Preparing inbound paperwork for distribution to the Hub Operations Supervisor.
  • Provide loadouts to Hub Operations Supervisor for linehauls scheduled. This includes ensuring proper paperwork is attached to include AIT Middle Mile Pre-Trip Inspection Forms, and AIT Middle Mile Activity Cover Sheet. This is the beginning of the AIT Middle Mile loading and unloading activities within the Hub location.
  • Communicate with AIT Middle Mile Network Corporate Operations Team regarding additional adhoc loads and routing requirements as communicated by the HUB Operations Supervisor and/or HUB Manager.
  • Conduct investigations regarding misrouted freight, OS&D (over, short and damaged) and other discrepancies and provide resolutions as necessary
  • Filing documents and organizing as necessary.
  • Other general office activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards


Qualifications

Education
* High School Diploma (Required) and
* Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Experience
* less than 1 year Transportation and Logistics, Office Environment. (Required) and
* 1+ years General Office Experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* General Computer Skills High
* Perform all aspects of HUB operations including customer service, dispatch and freight routing. Medium
* Ability to prioritize action items in order to determine critical timing for action items of shipment coordination to ensure successful transaction Low
* Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Medium

Licenses and Certifications
* Forklift Certification - Upon Hire (Required)


What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.



About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail-on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services. Learn more about AIT Worldwide Logistics, our culture and core values in action here.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.

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