Freight Quoting Specialist at Aston Carter

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Entry, Spreadsheets, Email Management, Multitasking, Accuracy, Efficiency, Data Extraction, Measurement Conversion, Rate Selection, Microsoft Excel, Math Skills, Administrative Support

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Job Title: Freight Quoting Specialist Job Description The Freight Quoting Specialist will manage data entry related to freight shipments, utilizing spreadsheets and emails. This role requires multitasking across multiple screens, focusing on accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities Handle incoming emails and determine where information needs to be directed. Review spreadsheets to extract and enter necessary information into the system. Convert measurements as needed for shipment data. Identify parameters specific to different shipments. Enter shipping information and select appropriate rates using the Old Dominion website. Work towards improving the current processing time from 4-6 hours to 2-4 hours. Manage a daily volume of 30-50 incoming spreadsheets/emails, with potential peaks of up to 100. Essential Skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Strong math skills. Administrative or data entry experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in administrative support is beneficial. Work Environment This is an onsite position working within the logistics and transportation team. The role involves working at a personal desk area with multiple computer screens. The position operates Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a business casual dress code where jeans are acceptable. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Lancaster, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

Responsibilities

The Freight Quoting Specialist will manage data entry related to freight shipments using spreadsheets and emails, requiring multitasking across multiple screens with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Key duties include handling incoming communications, extracting and entering necessary information, converting measurements, identifying shipment parameters, and selecting appropriate rates.