What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gate Clerk position at Savvy Staffing?
A Gate Clerk plays a critical role in managing the flow of traffic, ensuring safety, and ensuring compliance with regulations at rail or truck terminals. The position involves inspecting intermodal containers and equipment, verifying documentation, managing inventory, and ensuring the smooth operation of terminal gates.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills and Qualifications:
Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills for interacting with various parties, such as drivers, terminal staff, and customers.
Attention to Detail: Accuracy in verifying documents and entering data is crucial to maintain smooth operations.
Computer Proficiency: Ability to use computer systems and software for documentation and data entry.
Transportation and Logistics Knowledge: Familiarity with intermodal operations, safety, and security regulations is often required.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks, such as inspecting equipment.
Problem-Solving Skills: A quick thinker who can resolve discrepancies and challenges effectively.
Experience: Previous experience in intermodal rail or logistics operations is a plus.
Responsibilities: As outlined above, including inspections of all inbound and outbound intermodal units and managing gate access.
Schedule:
10:00 PM- 6:00PM
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, takes personal pride in their work, and above all is safety-minded. Potential team members must be focused on delivering consistent, high quality work at all times.
This position consists of inspecting containers/trailers for damages as they enter and exit the facility, inputting data into the computer, and doing yard inventory.
Prior work experience in a terminal environment is a plus, but we will train Successful candidates will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Salary: 16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Dependability
- Work in any weather elements
