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Quala

Terminal Support Coordinator

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

... ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service ... We are currently in search of a Terminal Support Coordinator for Billing to join our team in ...

Quala

Terminal Support Coordinator

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

... ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service ... We are currently in search of a Terminal Support Coordinator for Billing to join our team in ...

LCG Freight

CDL A Owner Operator - Regional

Norfolk, VA

$1.2K - $1.7K/wk

Consistent port and container freight * Local, short-haul, and regional opportunities * Home daily or layover lane options depending on terminal and freight * Flexible work opportunities * Contracted ...

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Tidewater Staffing

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Warehouse Clamp & Forklift Operator | 1st Shift

Suffolk, VA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

... terminal, port, or distribution environment. * Experience handling lumber, paper rolls, or other forest products preferred. * Ability to safely load and unload containers, railcars, dry vans, and ...

Dollartree

Specialist - Import Operations

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$68K - $72K/yr

S. import processes, Incoterms, container lifecycle, and international shipping documentation. * Knowledge of detention, demurrage, terminal operations, and port appointment systems. * Experience ...

Dollar Tree

Specialist - Import Operations

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$68K - $72K/yr

S. import processes, Incoterms, container lifecycle, and international shipping documentation. * Knowledge of detention, demurrage, terminal operations, and port appointment systems. * Experience ...

Carroll Trucking Inc

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$23 - $30/hr

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team at our Norfolk, VA terminal. This role is crucial to maintaining our fleet of diesel tractors, container chassis ...

Carroll Trucking Inc

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$23 - $30/hr

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team at our Norfolk, VA terminal. This role is crucial to maintaining our fleet of diesel tractors, container chassis ...

Cargomatic

Yard Hostler Driver

Norfolk, VA

$20.25 - $25.25/hr

... shipping containers, and straight trucks around a warehouse, distribution center, or rail yard ... Drive specialized terminal tractors to maneuver 53-foot trailers between parking stalls, staging ...

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Atlantic Coast Hauling

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Heavy Haul, Lowboy/ RGN Truck Driver

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

$1.2K - $2.0K/wk

Communicate effectively with the Terminal Manager, customers, and other team members to coordinate ... containers to and from the Ports of Virginia. Our warehouse and storage yard are located a few ...

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Sims Metal

Yard Driver

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

Safely move trailers, containers, and equipment throughout the facility yard. * Position trailers ... Prior experience operating a yard truck, terminal tractor, or commercial vehicle preferred.

Sims Limited

Yard Driver

Chesapeake, VA

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

Safely move trailers, containers, and equipment throughout the facility yard. * Position trailers ... Prior experience operating a yard truck, terminal tractor, or commercial vehicle preferred.

Sims Limited

Yard Driver

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

Safely move trailers, containers, and equipment throughout the facility yard. * Position trailers ... Prior experience operating a yard truck, terminal tractor, or commercial vehicle preferred.

SGS

Field Inspector I

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Performs Inspection/sampling of containers, barges, and rail cars at different locations ... Transports commodity samples from the loading terminals to the office and vice versa * May perform ...

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Terminal Support Coordinator

Depot Connect International

Chesapeake, VA • On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI), a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service provider; we're a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders Quala, Boasso Global, and PSC. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 160 locations worldwide, our team of over 3,500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services.

We are currently in search of a Terminal Support Coordinator for Billing to join our team in Channelview, Texas.

Our Terminal Support Coordinators are essential to our business as they support all front office operations with billing, dispatch, and equipment control operations.

Address: 4141 S. Military Hwy Chesapeake, VA. 23321

Shift/Hours: Monday- Friday 8a-5p

Pay Rate: $20-$21/hr based on experience.

Primary responsibilities of a Terminal Support Coordinator include (but are not limited to):

  • Entering customer orders and customer information (such as billing) into the computer system
  • Reporting customer orders to dispatch in a timely manner
  • Informing equipment control and dispatch of special customer needs when they arise
  • Printing export and import lists for dispatch and equipment control
  • Maintaining direct and indirect communications with customers via telephone, email, fax, etc.
  • Other miscellaneous office support duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience in the trucking and/or intermodal transportation industry
  • Experience with Google Suite (Gmail, etc.)
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Organizational skills.

DCI Benefits:

  • Partially employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k with generous employer match
  • PTO
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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