What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Clerk position at Lozier Corporation?
When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That’s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that’s carried us for more than 65 years – a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.
Position Summary
The DC Shipping Clerks are responsible for printing and managing the majority of outbound paperwork as well as maintain packing list file for inbound receiving. They are the first point of contact for anyone calling into or physically checking in at the DC shipping office. Responsible to provide accessorial paperwork (maps, export documents, dangerous goods, etc) to drivers at time of pick up.
Essential Job Functions
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Benefits And Schedule
Position Summary
The DC Shipping Clerks are responsible for printing and managing the majority of outbound paperwork as well as maintain packing list file for inbound receiving. They are the first point of contact for anyone calling into or physically checking in at the DC shipping office. Responsible to provide accessorial paperwork (maps, export documents, dangerous goods, etc) to drivers at time of pick up.
Essential Job Functions
- Act as point of first contact at the shipping desk when calls come in, or someone checks in, at the DC.
- Provides assistance to Customers, Customer Service or other entities as requested or needed.
- Prints and maintains paperwork for each truck load and LTL trailer that is loaded by the DC. Also, verifies that drivers leave with correct export documents, hazmat paperwork, trailer number and seal number. Prints maps for the drivers.
- Supports the export coordinator in the main office and Joplin, MO, by creating and printing export documents for our Canadian shipments (2nd shift only).
- Performs shipment close, in Catalyst, on LTL small package/air and truckload shipments when complete.
- Calls LTL carriers for trailer pick up and cartage carriers/customers for dock pick ups.
- Calls out trailer moves to the shag drivers and keeps track of drivers who have checked in for their loads.
- Logs inbound trailers and containers and maintains paperwork for receiving
- Maintains live driver check in log.
- Maintains Haz-Mat file for DOT compliance.
- Provides weekend coverage, outside of normal working hours, of shipping desk when DC is working.
- Cross training and additional projects as needed
- Regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work and completing assignments
- Ability to work and interact well with others
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- None required at this time
- Up to 2 years general maintenance and/or custodial experience
- Ability to organize activities and manage time effectively.
- Intermediate PC Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel
- Ability to communicate effectively with others face to face or using telephone, email, and C.B. radio.
- Working knowledge of Business Objects
- Working knowledge of Lozier Mainframe
- Working knowledge of Catalyst
- Working knowledge of how DC works and movement of freight.
- Strong bias for action; sense of urgency
- Focuses on serving customers – internal and external
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
Benefits And Schedule
- Company bonus potential.
- PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
- Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Career Development Programs.
- Casual dress.
- Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
- Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.
- Optional Alternative Work Schedule available, this includes a schedule of longer work days, with a rotational schedule of every other Friday off.
