What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Clerk position at Farwest Steel Corporation?
Hello prospective employee! We appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this available position.
About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.
As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees.
Shift: Day shift
Wage: $19.00 to $24.00
Purpose of This Position: Performs tasks associated with the shipping of materials
Major Duties:
- Schedules Company trucks
- Coordinates in-bound carrier schedules
- Communicates truck arrival, order preparation, etc. with Warehouse personnel
- Prepares bill of ladings
- Handles secondary dispatch of drivers
- Communicates schedule and order issues to Sales department
- Responsible for data entry associated with shipments including order closing, dispatch, etc.
- Prepares outbound material loads
- Coordinates with Operations staff to optimize shipping and inter-department efficiencies
- Assists in training staff as needed
- Takes active role in various department and inter-department projects including but not limited to process improvement, etc.
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must have an eye for detail and be able to multi-task without hesitation.
- Minimum of 2 years in shipping department or related applicable experience.
- Must be proficient with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database, e-mail, and other related software.
- Previous customer service experience and knowledge of Lean and Kaizen principles preferred.
- Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 3.5% 401K Match
- 4% bonus based on profits
- We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.
Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.
Questionnaire Instructions
- Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel
- Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box
- Click on Continue to begin
- Please answer each question
- Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.
- Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign.
*ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.
Salary : $19 - $24
