Job Description:

Specialist, Safety

US-WA-Tacoma

Job ID: 2024-5903
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Transport
EFW/SBS

Overview

Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.

We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Job referral bonus program
• $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Responsibilities

The Specialist, Safety is responsible for maintaining the expected operating integrity of all equipment, drivers, and IC mandatory operating documents to ensure driver needs are met accurately and timely, while also ensuring the quality of service provided to EFW asset operations, shop, and safety team.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Monitor and maintain safety group emails.
• Assist with driver inquiries.
• Maintain driver/contractor records, including all filing and organization of filing system.
• Maintain all drivers/contractors contact and email list.
• Work with remote employees to ensure file and data integrity.
• Audit and maintain driver paper logs and files.
• Maintain all equipment records, including all filing and organization of filing system.
• Assist with EFW Safety Team as needed for driver/contractor events.
• Support driver/contractor onboarding as needed.
• Support bi-annual background check requirements, DACH and MVR.
• Support Motive Driver and equipment database, reporting, and coaching.
• Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret general business documents.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively handle multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment, while working independently.
• Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence.
• Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures.
• Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment.
• Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve routine problems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use diplomacy and tact when communicating with customers, vendors, colleagues, and other departments.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
• EFW prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.
• EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

SUPERVISION

Position functions with supervision and has no direct reports.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 0-2 years of experience. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

None required.

Travel

None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Typically sitting at a desk or table. Intermittently sitting, standing, walking or stooping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Normal office situation.

EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

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