Freight Captain
Job ID: 516125
Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
A Freight captain is a member of the Oldcastle Lawn & Garden Southeast team responsible for supporting the sites assigned in their territory. They provide training and support to dispatch and Shipping and Receiving teams. They also oversee and are responsible for overall shipping data management related to the KPIs for logistics.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with training and support for dispatchers and Shipping/Receiving clerks
- Attend bi-weekly ship well call with leadership team
- Lead call in Transportation Managers' absence
- Assist with EDI registration
- Ensure loads are getting to the correct warehouse based on items ordered
- Oversee load planning process
- Maintain copacker relationships and communication regarding inventory levels and shipping
- Manage and analyze transportation expenses
- Assist with annual carrier meetings
- Assist with rate negotiations
- Approve higher rates when applicable
- Review Open Order Report, Freight Operations Report and Freight Optimizer daily and respond accordingly
- Maintain Northeast 3 Day Report responses
- Work company projects assigned by management
- Work closely with Customer Service and Operations to understand product availability, logistics issues and customer requirements
- Investigate/Research billing and claims issues
- Plan and host annual dispatch meeting with Transportation Manager
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What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion