Transportation Clerk - Montgomery, United States - Koch Foods

Description

**Job Summary:**

The Transportation Clerk is primarily responsible for coordinating shipments and securing carriers for outbound product transportation. In addition, they will assist in coordinating with transportation companies and routing drivers accordingly.

**Primary Duties & Responsibilities:**

Assist in coordination of product transportation

Build and maintain vendor relationships

Communicate with trucking companies, warehouse associates, brokers, sales team members and customers

Maintain communication with carriers, shipping offices, customer service representatives and other persons involved in the shipping process

Input shipping and loading data into Canopy system, accurately reflecting daily shipping reports

Update Transportation Department spreadsheets

Submit and verify load confirmation sheets

Plan LTL shipments

Receive and enter OS&D complaints

All other relevant duties as assigned

**Job Requirements:**

High School Diploma or GED required

1+ years administrative experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong knowledge of planning, shipping, warehouse management and inventory

Ability to manage daily routes/schedules of shipments and deliveries

Knowledge of tracking shipment progress

Excellent customer service skills

Advanced computer and analytical skills

Organized and detail oriented

**Physical/Environmental Factors:**

*Office setting within a plant environment:*

Cold, damp, wet environment with temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees

Exposed to noise levels greater than 85 decibels

Ability to bend, stoop, and lift various weights as needed

Strong, raw meat odors

**Benefits available after probationary period of employment:**

Paid Weekly

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off after one year of employment

Employee Purchase Program

**Other:**

*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.* *Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.* *Koch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.*

City ** Montgomery**

Location ** Montgomery Plant**

Schedule Type ** Full Time**

Shift ** 1st**

**Job Summary:**

The Transportation Clerk is primarily responsible for coordinating shipments and securing carriers for outbound product transportation. In addition, they will assist in coordinating with transportation companies and routing drivers accordingly.

**Primary Duties & Responsibilities:**

Assist in coordination of product transportation

Build and maintain vendor relationships

Communicate with trucking companies, warehouse associates, brokers, sales team members and customers

Maintain communication with carriers, shipping offices, customer service representatives and other persons involved in the shipping process

Input shipping and loading data into Canopy system, accurately reflecting daily shipping reports

Update Transportation Department spreadsheets

Submit and verify load confirmation sheets

Plan LTL shipments

Receive and enter OS&D complaints

All other relevant duties as assigned

**Job Requirements:**

High School Diploma or GED required

1+ years administrative experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong knowledge of planning, shipping, warehouse management and inventory

Ability to manage daily routes/schedules of shipments and deliveries

Knowledge of tracking shipment progress

Excellent customer service skills

Advanced computer and analytical skills

Organized and detail oriented

**Physical/Environmental Factors:**

*Office setting within a plant environment:*

Cold, damp, wet environment with temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees

Exposed to noise levels greater than 85 decibels

Ability to bend, stoop, and lift various weights as needed

Strong, raw meat odors

**Benefits available after probationary period of employment:**

Paid Weekly

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off after one year of employment

Employee Purchase Program

**Other:**

*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.* *Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.* *Koch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.*