What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outbound Freight Clerk position at Direct Marketing Solutions, Inc?
Direct Marketing Solutions is looking for an Outbound Freight Clerk to join our team. Wherever you may be in your career, DMS could be the place for you!!
Position Summary:
The Outbound Freight Clerk (OFC) handles the outbound Less than Truckload (LTL) and Full Truck Load (FTL) freight with oversight from the Production Manager (PM). The OFC assists the Inventory and Dock Clerks as needed by moving product and materials via pallet trucks, forklifts, or company vehicles for Direct Marketing Solutions (DMS).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Processes all outbound LTL and FTL shipments
- Reads and interprets shipping manifests, checks them for completeness, and verifies shipment counts against bills of lading.
- Enters data into shipping and receiving logs and completes shipping paperwork accurately.
- Conducts basic material handling, movement of inventory on pallets, and sorting and storing of inventory.
- Keeps files of shipping records, post weight, and shipping charges.
- Operates forklifts and pallet trucks to load and unload materials to and from trucks.
- Acts as a back-up for delivering Standard and First-Class mail to the nearby post office
- Maintains company vehicles and reports any malfunctions or service needs.
- Responds to calls at the receiving door.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- One to two years' related experience
- Valid driver's license
- 2 Outbound Freight Clerk
- Experience with LTL and FTL
- Understanding of and ability to successfully utilize common carrier shipping methods
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and various computer systems
- Experience working with an ERP system or PrintStream preferred
Schedule: Monday-Friday Day Shift
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance eligibility within 30 days of hire
- Paid Time Off
- 401k