Job Description
The Commodity Identification Coordinator reviews all unverified commodities on a freight bill, as well as verified commodities with questionable item numbers, descriptions, and/or freight characteristics, and assigns the appropriate NMFC item numbers.
The Commodity Identification Coordinator reviews all unverified commodities on a freight bill, as well as verified commodities with questionable item numbers, descriptions, and/or freight characteristics, and assigns the appropriate NMFC item numbers.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a good understanding of the NMFC and keeps up with periodic updates and changes.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
- Knowledgeable with all internal NMFC search tools.
- Maintain acceptable productivity and accuracy levels.
- Establish and maintain a good rapport with other ABF/ArcBest personnel to promote an effective line of communication.
- Researches questionable commodity information from customer bill of ladings to determine most appropriate NMFC item number.
- Maintain a positive attitude and high accuracy level in a fast-paced and time-critical environment.
- Awareness of NMFC rules and 111 exceptions to NMFC rules.
- Knowledgeable in RAT CRD COM and all presented data.
- Understand and apply the ABF Quality Process.
- Assign appropriate NMFC item numbers to commodities requiring manual verification so that they may be eligible for automated rating.
- Work in a team setting to accomplish group and departmental goals.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred
- Previous experience with CID, APA, or SRV experience with extensive NMFC training, preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
- General knowledge of NMFC and classification rules, preferred
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Accountability
- Effective Communications
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Problem Solving
- Producing Results
Other Details
Work Hours:
- Shifts generally begin between 4:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. with workweeks starting on Monday or Tuesday.
- Minimal (0-25%)
- This is an hourly position paid biweekly.
About Us
ArcBest® is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. We offer ground, air, and ocean transportation through various capacity providers, including our LTL carrier ABF Freight®, our truckload service MoLo®, and our expedite fleet, Panther Premium Logistics®. Through our managed solutions, we partner with customers to create logistics strategies that increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs and give better insights into their supply chains. We also offer moving services through U-Pack®. Our technology and innovations team, ArcBest Technologies, provides custom-built solutions, leading-edge technology, and advanced analytics that help support our customers and optimize supply chains. Want to join the ArcBest team? We're looking for top talent who supports our values-driven culture and is driven to deliver an excellent customer experience.