Freight Specialist
Location: Fort Meade Army Base, Ft. Meade, Maryland
Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Day Shift, Monday - Friday
Compensation: $29.66-$29.66/hr
Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits of a Freight Specialist at Skookum include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Health and Welfare Benefit ($5.35 per hour worked)
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
- 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
- Potential shared earning bonus
- Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
- Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
- Verizon wireless discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Skookum is seeking a detail-oriented Freight Specialist. This individual is responsible for tracking and processing all outbound freight.
Typical duties include but are not limited to: - Validate and submit a Commercial Bill of Landing (CBL).
- Work closely with the customer to ensure all shipping information is in compliance with DoD 4500.9-R standards.
- Ability to schedule timely pick-up and delivery of Cargo from original destination to final destination IAW DoD 4500.9-R.
- Provide accurate shipping status to the customer when requested.
- Operate forklift(s), stage outgoing packages, and load pallets.
- Must have the ability to work in a fast pace environment
- Meet required delivery reports to supervisor and or ITO on daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.
Qualifications: - Minimum of three (3) years of Freight Specialist/ Transportation experience preferred.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Freight Haz Mat certificate (AMMO-62) of training.
- Working knowledge of associated STAMIS systems and commercial systems (Power Track, CMOS, TC-AIMS, SYNCADA, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Army Regulations and 4500.9-R FAR.
- Forklift certification preferred.
Requirements: - A Valid State Driver's license is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum's insurance company.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances as background checks will be conducted for this position.
To Apply: Visit our website at
www.skookum.org to complete an application.
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Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at (360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@skookum.org. Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify
