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Specialist, Truck Operations
Primient
Operations
Decatur, IL, USA
USD 57,558.4-71,948 / year
Posted on Feb 6, 2026
Specialist, Truck Operations | Primient
About Primient
Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
About the Role
The Specialist, Truck Operations sits on the Logistics team and serves as the central point of contact between customer service and trucking companies. This role is responsible for ensuring that Primient products are transported to customers in the most cost effective, timely, efficient and safe manner. By optimizing transportation routes and coordinating with third-party carriers, the Specialist, Truck Operations ensures seamless product delivery while maintaining high service levels.
Key responsibilities:
Truck Operations: Manage the planning and execution of shipments with partner carriers across bulk, dry van, and LTL, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality service.
Logistics Problem Solving: Collaborate with internal teams, including Customer Service and Production Planning, to develop and implement trucking solutions for Logistics challenges.
OTM Oversite: Monitor and manage actions within Primient Transportation Management System (TMS), ensuring accurate shipment information, proper load tendering to partner carriers, and resolving errors effectively.
Customer Transportation Complaints: Address high-priority customer complaints in coordination with Sales and Customer Service, providing solutions that meet delivery and safety expectations. Analyze internal complaints related to late deliveries and performance issues to identify root causes and drive improvement.
Invoice Discrepancy Review: Review Truck Transportation Invoices that deviate from Primient’s planned costs, resolve discrepancies, and dispute incorrect charges with Partner Carriers to maintain financial accuracy
About You
Knowledge
Trucking Industry
Department of Transportation Regulations
Liquid/Dry Bulk Industry Operations & Processes
Logistics Systems and Technologies (EX. Transportation Management System (TMS))
Microsoft Applications
Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)
Skills
Relationship Building and development
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Time Management and Prioritization
Risk monitoring and mitigation
Strong attention to detail
Required and Preferred Education/Certification
Associates degree (Preferred)
Required and Preferred Work Experience
1+ years experience in Supply Chain/ Logistics (Required)
1-3 years Transportation Experience (Preferred)
Experience in Transportation Dispatching (Preferred)
TMS Experience(Preferred)
Total Rewards
The annual pay range estimated for this position is $57,558.40 - $71,948.00 and is bonus eligible.Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Career Path & Culture
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.