Freight Administrator

Job Locations US-OH-Findlay
Posted Date 1 day ago(2/21/2025 3:23 PM)
Job ID
2025-18924
Category
Freight & Drivers

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

The Freight Administrator works in conjunction with the Route Planner to ensure deliveries are effectively planned and scheduled to our customers. This includes load planning, order management, customer pre calling, and administrative support.  The Freight Administrator reports to the Freight Manager. 

 

Here’s a look into what you will be doing in this role:

  • Make pre-calls and support load building/dispatching​
  • Be a champion of safety culture​
  • Driver payroll Mileage/hourly entry ​
  • Process Trip envelopes​
  • Fleet PO entry support ​
  • Driver performance filing support ​
  • Driver DQ file filing support​
  • Process Trip envelopes ​
  • Filing​
  • Incoming calls​
  • Support handling and distribution of CPU’s​
  • Print UPS and LTL and take to yard (3x per day)​
  • Maintain truck files ​
  • Oversees driver trip documentation 

 

The person in this role should possess the following skills & knowledge:

  • Understanding of the complexity and changing dynamic of dispatching loads; the ability to create contingency plans & remain flexible to support customer demand
  • Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal DOT regulations and freight issues
  • Courteous, friendly, and positive representation of ADS and the Logistics Team 
  • Familiarity with ADS products
  • Effective written & oral communication   
  • Ability to stay organized & quickly switch from task to task 
  • Intermediate computer skills including MS Office

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent     

 

Preferred Experience:

  • Logistics / supply chain background 
  • Prior dispatching experience     
  • Customer service experience
  • Federal DOT compliance

Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

 Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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