Freight Administrator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 27, 2026. Sandvik scores A on the Alion truth index.
Sandvik Mining & Rock is recruiting for a Freight Administrator for our Romeoville warehouse Outbound Operations on our1st Shift (Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM).
As the Freight Administrator you will be responsible for scheduling pick-ups with carriers, preparing shipping documents and following up on customer inquiries with internal and external stakeholders.
Main responsibilities Include:
Manage carrier changes
Scheduling, quoting, and routing of Truckload and Expedited shipments
Ensure all consignments are shipped in the most cost-effective way and are in adherence with shipping guidelines
Process unrouteable orders: Criticality 1 shipments for US, Canada, Mexico, and international shipments
Prepare shipping documents: Bills of Lading, SLI’s, Commercial Invoices, etc.
Ensure appropriate actions are taken to resolve shipping documentation issues or missed shipments
Follow-up on daily inquiries for carrier change requests, expedited/must ship requests, exceptions and shipment tracking.
Maintain integrity of freight management systems
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
May perform other duties and participate in other projects as required within the department
Warehouse administration and housekeeping
Other duties as assigned due to business needs
Experience and Required Competencies
Minimum 2 years previous experience in a transportation environment including domestic and international shipments
Previous experience in a Transportation Management System
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong computer skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel
EDUCATION, LICENCES & CERTIFICATES
High School or equivalent experience. Post-secondary education/training in business or supply chain discipline would be of advantage.
OTHER:
English Proficiency: Advanced (CEFR C1/ Completed EF level 12)
Attention to detail
KEY STAKEHOLDERS:
Internal: Parts and Services BLMs, Parts and Service functions in Parts and Services, Regional Logistics Operation Managers, Global Inventory Management Teams, IT organization,
External contacts: Service providers: Carriers, Customs brokers, Vendors, Infrastructure providers
Benefits
Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
Compensation
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $26.00-$27.50 based on experience and, exclusive of fringe benefits and shift differentials.
How to Apply
For immediate consideration, please apply online at http://www.sandvik.com/careers Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.