Location: Fairburn, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a dependable and customer-focused Customer Service Representative to join a fast-paced transportation and third-party logistics operation. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with carriers and providing customer service within a logistics or transportation environment.
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, carriers, drivers, and internal teams.
Coordinate pickups, deliveries, appointments, and shipment updates with carriers.
Monitor shipments and proactively communicate delays, exceptions, and changes.
Respond to customer inquiries and resolve shipment, delivery, and transportation issues.
Maintain accurate shipment and customer information in company systems.
Communicate professionally by phone and email while providing timely follow-up.
Use Microsoft Excel to track shipments, maintain reports, and organize transportation data.
Use Microsoft Outlook to manage emails, calendars, follow-ups, and daily correspondence.
Work closely with warehouse, transportation, dispatch, and account management teams.
Escalate complex issues appropriately while maintaining ownership through resolution.
Prioritize multiple requests and tasks in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Qualifications
Previous customer service experience in a 3PL, transportation, logistics, or freight environment.
Previous experience working directly with carriers is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Professional email etiquette and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Advanced problem-solving and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is organized, professional, responsive, and comfortable working in a transportation environment where priorities can change quickly. Experience communicating with carriers and customers is highly valued.
salary: $24 - $24.01 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 5 AM - 3 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
- Load & Schedule Monitoring: Monitor outbound load plans and shipment schedules.
- Yard Management: Ensure accurate trailer movements and updates within the PINC yard management system.
- BOL Verification: Verify Bills of Lading (BOLs) for complete accuracy prior to releasing shipments.
- Stakeholder Communication: Communicate shipment status updates and operational delays directly to carriers, warehouse teams, and customers.
- Delivery Execution: Support timely ship confirmations and maintain overall on-time delivery performance.
- Discrepancy Resolution: Assist with troubleshooting order discrepancies and resolving routine operational issues.
- Documentation & Records: Maintain accurate logistics system updates, records, and shipment documentation.
- Safety & Workplace Standards: Follow safety policies, maintain a clean work environment, safely operate equipment, and report safety concerns or incidents immediately.
- Operational Support: Perform additional duties as assigned based on shifting operational needs.
The essential functions of this role include:
Skills
Qualifications
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
