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Atlas Van Lines is comprised of a family of companies that deliver transportation and related services globally through a network of quality agents and select service partners. Atlas is distinguished by agent ownership and a shared commitment to help people go new places more easily and more securely. Through a continuing emphasis on service excellence, the company has achieved extraordinary growth.

Every day we help you _go new places_®, with expertise in moving and logistics, bringing the world within reach.

JOB OVERVIEW: Atlas Logistics is hiring a Freight Broker to join their team!  The Freight Broker is responsible for scheduling and tracking shipments, keeping systems updated, and handling customer service. This position will work closely with the Pricing team to keep an eye on market trends and overall capacity. This position is expected to cross train to gain a working knowledge of all modes of transportation and understand Atlas Logistics expectations of quality service.

The essential duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Finding coverage for booked Atlas Logistics shipments with a focus on transportation buy rate and profitability
• Keeping taps on market trends and rates
• Keeping Atlas Logistics systems updated with correct and current data
• Tracking and tracing current shipments
• Keeping customers up-to-date with any issues or concerns that may arise

EMPLOYMENT TYPE & HOURS: This full-time position will consist of 40 hours per week. Hours fall between 8:00am and 5:00pm, M-F with occasional overtime on the weekends.

BENEFITS: Medical/vision/dental/life insurance; 401K retirement plan; vacation and holiday pay; wellness program; on-site medical clinic; on-site fitness center; training opportunities.

Atlas is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Required Skills

• Effective problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
• Mathematical skills with ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and interest. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good reasoning ability and detail-oriented
• Knowledge of Database, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software such as Microsoft Office is required
• Experience with TMW is a plus
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, agents, and other outside organizations
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Fearlessness - willing to hop on the phone with new people every day and help with their Cargo Claim
• A mastery of email communication - keep your inbox at zero.

Required Experience

• Effective problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
• Mathematical skills with ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and interest. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good reasoning ability and detail-oriented
• Knowledge of Database, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software such as Microsoft Office is required
• Experience with TMW is a plus
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, agents, and other outside organizations
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Fearlessness - willing to hop on the phone with new people every day and help with their Cargo Claim
• A mastery of email communication - keep your inbox at zero.