Customer Operations Representative
Company: Portage Logistics, LLC
Location: Wayzata, MN (In-Person / On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time (Monday – Friday, Standard Business Hours)
Compensation: $50,000 – $55,000/year Base Salary (DOE) + Performance Incentive Program
Why Join Portage Logistics?
At Portage Logistics, we do more than just move freight, we protect it. As a fast-growing 3PL specializing in high-security freight brokerage, we combine the earning potential of a dynamic logistics company with the supportive, team-first culture of a small business.
- Specialized High-Value Freight Focus: Master high-security protocols, risk mitigation, and advanced carrier vetting for customers' commodity freight.
- Real Visibility & Earning Power: Enjoy competitive base pay ($50K–$55K) paired with performance incentives where your daily execution directly drives your financial growth.
- Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside supportive peers and accessible decision-makers in an energizing, team-first office environment where hard work is recognized.
- Prime Location & Schedule: Enjoy a reliable Monday–Friday daytime schedule at our convenient Wayzata, MN office located right off of 494 & 394 —featuring a stress-free West Metro commute and free parking.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Order & Data Management: Timely and accurately enter customer orders, schedule shipments, and maintain up-to-date customer SOPs and profile documentation.
- Issue Resolution: Proactively troubleshoot and resolve transportation and shipment challenges to consistently exceed customer service expectations.
- Account Growth: Support department revenue growth by identifying and securing additional spot-market freight opportunities within key accounts.
- Relationship Management: Build strong working relationships with key accounts, drivers, and internal operations teams to ensure smooth freight execution.
- Documentation & Escalation: Document customer feedback and complaints accurately, escalating unresolved complex issues to designated Account Managers when needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Industry Experience: 1–2 years of logistics or trucking industry experience (roles involving direct driver dispatch and customer communication strongly preferred).
- Transportation & DOT Knowledge: Solid understanding of DOT safety requirements, Hours of Service (HOS) rules, legal transit times, and ELD/E-log systems.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated success resolving issues over the phone and email.
- Technical & Analytical Mindset: High attention to detail, strong data entry accuracy, and proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Work Ethic & Education: Dependable self-starter eager to work in a high-energy, in-person team environment. Bachelor’s degree preferred, but equivalent industry experience is welcome.
- Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Outlook & Microsoft Excel & the ability to learn different transportation management systems.
Schedule, Compensation & Benefits
- Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday (In-Person, Wayzata, MN)
- Base Salary: $50,000 – $55,000/year (Depending on Experience) + Performance Incentive Program
- Benefits Package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) with 3% Company Contribution, and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Description
Why Join Portage Logistics? Family owned Business!!!
At Portage Logistics, we do more than just move freight we protect it. As a fast-growing 3PL specializing in high-security freight brokerage, we combine the earning potential of a dynamic logistics company with the supportive, team-first culture of a growing business.
Specialized High-Value Freight Focus: Master high-security protocols, risk mitigation, and advanced carrier vetting in a lucrative niche moving beyond low-margin commodity freight.
Real Visibility & Earning Power: Enjoy competitive base pay ($50K–$55K+) paired with uncapped performance incentives where your daily execution directly drives your financial growth.
Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside supportive peers and accessible decision-makers in an energizing, team-first office environment where hard work is recognized.
Prime Location & Schedule: Enjoy a reliable Monday–Friday daytime schedule at our convenient Wayzata, MN office featuring a stress-free reverse West Metro commute and free parking.
Comprehensive Benefits: Full coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.
