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CRH · 6 hours ago

Intern - Material Logistics

Bridgeport, WV

Internship

Onsite

Intern

CRH is a leading company in the construction materials industry, known for its commitment to service and quality. The Intern - Material Logistics role involves assisting in scheduling, dispatching, and coordinating logistics operations while ensuring compliance with safety policies and enhancing customer service.

Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing

Responsibilities

Assist Manager to Schedule, dispatch and control an appropriate level of drivers required to satisfy customer demand while maintaining safety & efficiency goals established by the company

Assist the department to direct a fleet of up to 60+ trucks at one time

Assist with coordinating next day’s delivery schedule and interpret necessary driver/production employee correlating start times and strictly follow and observe the Federal Hours of Service rules and regulations

Coordinate with plant supervisors to ensure proper storage and distribution of products

Collaborate with Sales, Warehouse, Purchasing and other departments to optimize processes

Monitor and report on transportation costs

Research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods

Ensure shipping documents are properly filed, billed and invoiced

Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders

Report on maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment

Ensure compliance with safety policies, legal regulations and company policies

Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping

Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, training and safety records

Qualification

LogisticsCustomer serviceProblem-solvingMicrosoft OfficeGPS navigationMathematical skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must possess strong problem-solving skills relative to a fast-paced fluid environment with emphasis on striking a balance of delivering excellent customer service while maintaining company safety and efficiency guidelines

Must be computer proficient and ability to learn multiple levels of software (Command, Trakit, Universal, Microsoft Office, iPhone and Tablet applications)

Must demonstrate a pleasant and accommodating demeanor over the phone and a positive and professional attitude with internal and external customers in a high-volume call setting

Able to respond to stressful situations, co-workers, and customers in a professional, courteous manner

Must possess good listening skills and address customer complaints or concerns

Must be able to learn extensive product line and their different applications

Attention to Detail is imperative to accurately record delivery & product information into Command Dispatch Systems with ability to negotiate delivery times with customers

Assist Manager to Schedule, dispatch and control an appropriate level of drivers required to satisfy customer demand while maintaining safety & efficiency goals established by the company

Must be able to navigate various GPS systems. Needs to be familiar with our local delivery areas and must be able to assist drivers in finding jobsites

Must be able to determine travel time to jobs and best plant locations to service the job

Assist the department to direct a fleet of up to 60+ trucks at one time

Assist with coordinating next day's delivery schedule and interpret necessary driver/production employee correlating start times and strictly follow and observe the Federal Hours of Service rules and regulations

Coordinate with plant supervisors to ensure proper storage and distribution of products

Collaborate with Sales, Warehouse, Purchasing and other departments to optimize processes

Monitor and report on transportation costs

Research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods

Ensure shipping documents are properly filed, billed and invoiced

Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders

Report on maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment

Ensure compliance with safety policies, legal regulations and company policies

Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping

Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, training and safety records

Must be willing to travel to sites when required

Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary

Strict adherence to Safety requirements and procedures and Company policies and procedures

Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Company employees

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and working towards an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Logistics or other industry related degree program

Ability to read English language sufficiently to read information contained in specifications, reports, manuals and regulations

Ability to perform intermediate mathematical skills, including basic algebra, geometry, and shop math

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods, use the computer and phone frequently

The employee must occasionally bend, kneel, squat, climb, stand and walk

The employee will frequently have to reach

The employee must be able to sit, have fine motor skills and use repetitive motion

This position requires an employee to occasionally lift up to 50lbs