Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Summary
The traffic clerk has a key role within the shipping and receiving team, managing daily operations for shipments. This role communicates with both internal and external customers to ensure shipments are both accurate and timely.
Essential Functions
- Prepare packing slips for shipments and print BOLs
- Prepare customs documents for shipping
- Communicate with carriers to schedule pick-up times for shipments and answer any questions related to shipments
- Provide quotes to customers related to freight
- Provide the shipping team orders ready for shipment to ensure they are ready for carriers based upon scheduled pick-up times.
- Reconcile shipments with orders on a weekly basis.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong communication (oral, written and in-person), and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently after training period
- Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and take direction
Qualifications
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers and supporting departments.
- Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.