Wurth Wood Group is a leading supplier of Hardwood Lumber, Plywood, Molding, Cabinet Hardware/Supplies, Laminate, and Building Supplies, and we are seeking an experienced Transportation Specialist for the Richmond, VA branch. The ideal candidate is a hard-working, organized, self-directed, and highly customer service oriented based individual who is dedicated to helping expand the Wurth Wood Group good name. As a company we offer solid benefits and strong earning potential, with the ability to move up within our company. Position Summary: The Transportation Specialist will be required to interact and service our customers and service providers, to ensure a safe and proper delivery of product. The Transportation Specialist should provide the best in class customer service and work as a team with warehouse personnel to ensure all product is delivered in a timely manner. The Transportation Specialist will be responsible for driving a CMV (commercial motor vehicle) and therefore responsible for maintaining an up-to-date CDL license. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Drive a CMV (commercial motor vehicle) to deliver the product within the local route assigned. • Operating a CMV in different conditions (e.g., highway driving, side/local roads, city/country as well as tight loading and unloading positions. • Must be able to be forklift certified. • Perform general housekeeping tasks and maintain the cleanliness of vehicles and other areas as instructed. • Prepare, process, and maintain all necessary transportation documentation & information – both in and out of various operating systems – required for DOT compliance. • Develop strong interaction, in and amongst customers, service providers, and the internal team to ensure fluid, efficient movement of product. • Secure proof of delivery by using a supplied (EPOD) Electronic Proof of Delivery device. • Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints in a timely manner through collaboration with the Operations manager and sales team. • Comply with all applicable safety, transportation regulations, and company policies. • Responsible for maintaining Quality and Safety awareness. • Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications, Skills & Abilities: • Maintain a clean and valid Commercial Driver’s License *Class A or B • Maintain a Valid Medical Card. • Maintain forklift certification. • Must be able and willing to lift up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques. • Experience as a transportation specialist in a related industry, preferred. • Must be able to strap and secure cargo and properly arrange and balance it within the vehicle. • Have basic knowledge of all DOT regulations. • High standard of professionalism and ethics. • Preferred style of teamwork, and collaboration. • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications. • Ability to interface with customers and employees fostering excellent communication skills and customer service. Our motto is “Customer on Deck”. Benefits: • Competitive wages • PTO, Paid time off • Training • Medical • Dental • Vision • Supplemental benefits • Company-paid life insurance • Long-term disability • Eligible for 401k first day of employment • Company match on 401k after 6 months of service