What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Associate position at House-Hasson Hardware Company?
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: KNOXVILLE, TN
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Job Category: Transportation
Description
Are you an organized, detail-oriented person who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? If so, we’d love to have you on our team as a Shipping Office Clerk!
Key Responsibilities:
- Review run packets every morning for loads from the previous night, checking for reships, and filing Bills of Lading (BOL) in the cabinet.
- Generate BOLs for carrier shipments and any reships that need to go out.
- Complete daily spreadsheets for carrier reships and send them to the appropriate salesmen and customer service teams.
- Check mail slots for outgoing mail for salesmen, pack up, and take it to the floor for the corresponding run.
- Review bills as trailers get loaded, marking 1 & 2 copies with any changes.
- Take warehouse items out of stock as needed.
- Monitor Hazmat orders on international runs, ensuring IMO compliance, carton counts, and correct labeling.
- Coordinate with the dock to ensure proper loading of Hazmat items and separation, if necessary.
- Assist customers and drivers with inquiries.
- Make quantity changes or cancel items as requested by customer service.
- Assist with invoice sorting and hook-up as required.
- Locate missing or short items based on customer or salesman requests.
- Clean out 2-3 weeks of run files in the cabinet as space fills up.
- Write up sheets for back hauls based on buyer requests for pickups.
- Assisting with driver packet review.
- Managing fuel receipts and putting mileage into AS400.
- Other duties as assigned from the Transportation Manager.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience with AS400 is preferred.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in logistics, shipping, or warehouse operations is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Salary : $17 - $18
