Job Description: Shipping Clerk

Location: Gallatin, TN, 37066

Skills Required:

• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with multi-tasking capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to track order history and create records.

Job Summary:

The Shipping Clerk will serve as a liaison between CDF and various freight carriers by performing administrative functions related to product delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate freight deliveries and generate Bill of Lading using customer information, final product weights, dimensions of individual shipments, and other relative information.
• Ensure all BOLs are signed prior to departure and are compliant with DOT regulations.
• Cross-reference processed shipments with daily sales order summary to ensure workload completion and order fulfillment.
• Electronically maintain records of orders and BOLs by uploading scanned files into appropriate system(s).
• Work closely with Production team to ensure proper order completion and provide order status updates.
• Track shipments and assist with solving discrepancies.
• Maintain daily records of shipments needing to be insured and communicate with appropriate agent to secure coverage.
• Communicate with dispatch to coordinate trailer swaps.
• Maintain the highest level of business integrity in dealing with co-workers and freight carriers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must exhibit the company’s core values (1. Good Character: Trustworthy, Integrity, Loyal, Does the right thing; 2. Fun (Joyful, Enthusiastic, Positive, Friendly); 3. Above and Beyond (Always improving, Does more than asked, Can’t stand sub-par performance); 4. Genuinely Cares (Treats everyone with respect, Kind, Patient, Loving); 5. Passionate about Winning (Disciplined, Driven, Persistent, Celebrates often)
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with multi-tasking capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to track order history and create records.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in production or warehousing, preferably in order fulfillment or customer service environments, required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.