FREIGHT PAYMENT SPECIALIST
Description
Freight Payment Specialist
We are looking for a Freight Payment Specialist for Pilgrim’s that will report to the Corporate Office in Greeley, Colorado.
Responsibilities:
· Act as a liaison between carriers, accounts payable, and sales with billing discrepancies on shipments for Pilgrim’s.
· Act as a liaison between accounts payable and accountants with billing issues on shipments for Pilgrim’s.
· Pre-process aged freight accrual data monthly
· Provide monthly support on clearing aged freight accruals
· Provide accurate information in the format specified by supervisor.
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· Knowledge of the transportation industry preferred
· Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
· Excellent communication skills required
· General understanding of US geography
· Excellent follow through skills required
· Strong attention to detail required
· Ability to multi-task required
· Curiosity to learn and grow
· Basic accounting skills
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
· Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
· Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
· 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
· Base salary: $19-$20/hr
· Incentive Pay: This position is eligible for a retention bonus;
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrim’s is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About Us: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the bet products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
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