Everyone wants to work with people they respect. Even better if you can work with a company you respect. We have both at The David J. Joseph Company, and a 135+ year track record on operating an ethical business with a positive work culture. It may sound cliché, but it's true. We're a big, global company that still feels small.
Working at the David J. Joseph Company is unique. We offer employment in diverse settings such as traditional corporate headquarters, dynamic sales locations, and scrap recycling facilities. This workplace diversity gives our employees the variety they crave and the exposure to a global business. A career at The David J. Joseph Company is ideal for self-starters seeking to make an impact on our company and their careers.
The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ), founded in 1885, is a world leader in scrap metal recycling & trading. With over 80+ locations, the Joseph Company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nucor Corporation (NUE) a Fortune 200 Company. Responsibilities
Interacts and establishes relationships with suppliers, consumers and freight vendors.
Communicates and serves as a liaison between traders, suppliers and consumers along with Regional Offices and all other DJJ Departments.
Coordinates and schedules shipments and maintains close follow-up processes.
Negotiates freight rates with truck lines and processes freight invoices.
Coordinates handling, disposition and reporting of rejections and downgrades.
Coordinates the administration of contractual agreements.
Reviews and analyzes various reports and initiates the handling required to maintain a current status.
Identifies best practices to streamline processes and will assist with the development and testing of new procedures.
Performs other duties as directed by Regional Business Center Manager.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years college business courses or equivalent work experience preferred.
Minimum 2 years of commercial customer service experience preferred.
Proven independent thinking skills and initiative; ability to work under general supervision.
Strong organizational skills, flexible to changing assignments.
Ability to work with deadlines and to appropriately resolve customer complaints/issues.
Proven communication skills both verbal and written.
Professional telephone skills with the ability to handle difficult telephone communications.
Proficient PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel with ability to quickly learn in-house systems.
Knowledge of transportation industry, including working knowledge of shipping/scheduling vocabulary and terms is a plus.
Bi-lingual speaking skills in Spanish preferred.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package including paid training, bonus program, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, vacation, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with match, tuition reimbursement and other great benefits. EEO Statement
The David J Joseph Company (DJJ) is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.DJJ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, lactation/breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. DJJ hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
DJJ reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and teammates.DJJ also provides a work environment in which each teammate is able to be productive and work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all teammates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all teammates and applicants.