Forward Air Corporation · 1 day ago
Customer Service Representative
Union City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.12/hr - $22.12/hrForward Air Corporation is a leading provider of ground transportation and logistics services in North America. The Logistics Customer Service Representative is responsible for handling customer inquiries, managing shipment tracking, and providing excellent service via phone and email communication.
LogisticsService IndustryTransportation
Responsibilities
Answer incoming customer calls and provide detail information
Notify customers daily of freight availability
Data entry (domestic and international bills)
Maintain a driver sign in log
Maintain a cash log file
Maintain files in order and as outlined in the operations procedures and policy manual
Perform daily audits on all outbound shipments
Arrive inbound manifest and close out outbound manifest in the AS400
Consistently monitor e-mail request and provide detail information in a timely fashion
Regular and dependable attendance
Prepare in-bond documentation (Smaller stations only)
Acceptance of “containers” and proper documentation (Smaller stations only)
Office cleanliness: vacuum and trash empty (Smaller stations only)
Process dock receipt for export bookings and maintain spreadsheet (Smaller stations only)
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments to their completion and meet deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and managers
Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company
Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast paced environment
Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc
Ability to perform general administrative duties; file, perform data entry, photocopies, etc
Ability to handle heavy work load and work well under pressure
Understanding of industry documents (bill of lading, master air way bills, tsa forms, etc)
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be able to pass basic hazardous materials training
Preferred
Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with AS400 operating systems is a plus
Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus
Computer skills, including MS Office/Excel, AS400 functions: air-bills, manifest, customer, customer service, reports, etc
Company
Forward Air Corporation
Forward Air has been a leader in the expedited ground transportation industry for over 40 years.
Founded in 1993
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$925MKey Investors
Irenic Capital Management
2024-05-28Post Ipo Equity
2023-12-20Acquired
2023-09-20Post Ipo Debt· $925M
Leadership Team
Shawn Stewart
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Pierson
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-12-04
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