Distribution Shipping Freight Clerk

Engineered Floors•Dalton, GA

About The Position

The purpose of the Distribution Freight Clerk is to be responsible for communicating with fleet and dispatch to prioritize transfers and shipments. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Work safely with complete adherence to all safety procedures. Be a committed employee who adds value, endeavoring to make EF a high performance workplace. Communicate with respect and be a team member Keep the supervisor appropriately informed of all problems and issues of concern. Communicate with internal fleet and dispatch to identify and prioritize transfers. Receive yard and guard reports, documenting and verifying loading and emptying. Document and communicate all Pick List open items to other facility Transportation Services Clerks Communicate damaged or missing rolls at the shipping point to TSC Provide directions to drivers and outside vendors. Document transportation for proof of delivery, retail author, and bill of lading (pick-up, delivery location, or trailer number). Observe, comply with all EF policies, and contribute to the EF culture of a high performance workplace. Performance Expectations (if applicable): Lifting, standing, reaching, stooping, bending is required and varies per shift. Must be able to talk on the phone, use a computer, and sit for extended periods. Must demonstrate ability to read and write English legibly, computer facility in EXCEL, CAMS. Must be able to do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be self-motivated, exhibit a sense of urgency, maintain a pleasant, helpful attitude, and be highly productive even in periods of great stress
Ability to effectively communicate orally and written
Good organizational skills
Must demonstrate ability to read and write English legibly, computer facility in EXCEL, CAMS
Must be able to do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication

Responsibilities

Communicate with fleet and dispatch to prioritize transfers and shipments
Work safely with complete adherence to all safety procedures
Communicate with respect and be a team member
Keep the supervisor appropriately informed of all problems and issues of concern
Communicate with internal fleet and dispatch to identify and prioritize transfers
Receive yard and guard reports, documenting and verifying loading and emptying
Document and communicate all Pick List open items to other facility Transportation Services Clerks
Communicate damaged or missing rolls at the shipping point to TSC
Provide directions to drivers and outside vendors
Document transportation for proof of delivery, retail author, and bill of lading (pick-up, delivery location, or trailer number)
Observe, comply with all EF policies, and contribute to the EF culture of a high performance workplace
Perform any other duties as assigned
All accidents must be reported immediately