Required. <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">What you’ll need to succeed as an Operations Specialist for Over, Short and Damage at XPO</span></b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Minimum qualifications:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2 years of operational experience in transportation, warehousing or a similar field</span></span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong critical thinking and planning ability, the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to dive into the details</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate information in a clear and understandable manner</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong computer, typing and 10-key skills </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Proficiency in Microsoft Office </span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Preferred qualifications:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">At least 1 year of experience in OS&D </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of hazardous materials regulations </span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">About the Operations Specialist for Over, Short and Damage job</span></b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">P<span style="color:#000000">ay, benefits and more:</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Pay starts at $24.68</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">/hour</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Competitive compensation package</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Full health insurance benefits available on day one</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Life and disability insurance</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">9 paid company holidays</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">401(k) option with company match</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Education assistance</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What you’ll do on a typical day:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Research over, short and damaged freight (including refused and undelivered freight); process related documentation and resolve errors for quick customer resolution and claim prevention</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Communicate with customers, operations and vendors as necessary to resolve issues around shipments identified as over, short, damaged, refused or stranded.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Effectively use tools related to matching freight, documenting shipment dispositions, etc.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Develop strong relationships with operational teams at the service center(s) to solve recurring issues</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Monitor controls of paperwork and processes that impact claims such as timely communication of exceptions on shipper-loaded trailers and proper handling of PODs</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Track and maintain detailed records for all hazmat to ensure that physical inventory matches electronic inventory; work directly with vendors to ensure that pick-up and disposal of spills and related documentation meets all EPA and OSHA standards. </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Bill shipments under applicable tariffs and pricing agreements </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Work with Cargo Claims Team to ensure specific tasks are completed on a daily basis to prevent claims</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Operations Specialists for Over, Short and Damage are required to:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Walk and/or stand for extended periods, up to 4 hours at a time, on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery</span></span></span></li> </ul>
What you’ll need to succeed as an Operations Specialist for Over, Short and Damage at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
2 years of operational experience in transportation, warehousing or a similar field Strong critical thinking and planning ability, the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to dive into the details Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate information in a clear and understandable manner Strong computer, typing and 10-key skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred qualifications:
At least 1 year of experience in OS&D Knowledge of hazardous materials regulations
About the Operations Specialist for Over, Short and Damage job
Pay, benefits and more:
Pay starts at $24.68/hour Competitive compensation package Full health insurance benefits available on day one Life and disability insurance Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year 9 paid company holidays 401(k) option with company match Education assistance Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan
What you’ll do on a typical day:
Research over, short and damaged freight (including refused and undelivered freight); process related documentation and resolve errors for quick customer resolution and claim prevention Communicate with customers, operations and vendors as necessary to resolve issues around shipments identified as over, short, damaged, refused or stranded. Effectively use tools related to matching freight, documenting shipment dispositions, etc. Develop strong relationships with operational teams at the service center(s) to solve recurring issues Monitor controls of paperwork and processes that impact claims such as timely communication of exceptions on shipper-loaded trailers and proper handling of PODs Track and maintain detailed records for all hazmat to ensure that physical inventory matches electronic inventory; work directly with vendors to ensure that pick-up and disposal of spills and related documentation meets all EPA and OSHA standards. Bill shipments under applicable tariffs and pricing agreements Work with Cargo Claims Team to ensure specific tasks are completed on a daily basis to prevent claims
Operations Specialists for Over, Short and Damage are required to:
Walk and/or stand for extended periods, up to 4 hours at a time, on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
About XPO
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
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