Terminal Clerk III
Company: Estes Express Lines, Inc.
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary
* Create freight manifest list using applicable coding
* Assist dispatcher with assigning pick-up and delivery drivers for
local delivery activities and/or road drivers
* Assist dispatcher with maintaining city dispatch sheet and
advising drivers concerning any problems encountered in the pick up
and delivery of freight
* Assists with city dispatch when needed
* Responsible for scheduling, tracking, tracing and billing
* Assists with coordinate Line Haul drivers via information in the
computer system and phone communication with terminals in order to
get freight moved in a timely manner within our service
standards
* Interact with the Line Haul Supervisor, Operations Planner,
terminal personnel, VP of Operations, Breakdown Coordinators, and
Line Haul Drivers
* Assists with Line Haul activities
* Assist with planning dispatches to accommodate cost and service
goals
* Maintain count list of items received or shipped and check
against bill of lading, recording any discrepancies
* May investigate and resolve all overages, shortages and damaged
freight issues, including Hazmat Materials
* May prepare all paperwork and the repacking of all OS&D
freight
* May maintain accurate records to report all OS&D freight
issues on a daily or weekly basis to terminal management
* Maintain a clean and organized OS&D area while performing
OS&D functions
* Serve as first line resource to other less experienced clerical
staff by coaching and answering employee questions
* Provide guidance to less experienced employees on how to perform
specific job activities
* Provide one on one on the job training when necessary to less
experienced staff
* May set up and maintain employee files, payroll records, and all
filing systems in order to retrieve employee information
* May compile and track all job applicant information for AAP
compliance
* May coordinate and process all payroll change forms as well as
compiling new employee information for payroll
* May conduct new employee orientation and collect new hire
paperwork for payroll
* Regular attendance is required.
* This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or
duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities
necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances.
Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to
perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are
expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and
tasks.
Qualifications
* High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any
combination of education and experience, which would provide an
equivalent background
* Must be knowledgeable in all functional areas (customer care,
OS&D, billing, pricing, tracing, dispatching, weights and
inspection, etc.)
* Computer skills; proficient in MS Word and Excel required
* AS400 experience strongly preferred
* Strong customer services skills
* Possess excellent verbal and written communication and listening
skills
* Must have the ability to answer most questions and accomplish
most tasks without guidance. Only the most unusual problems are
referred to more experienced staff or manager for resolution
* Good understanding of departmental priorities, workflow and
guidelines
* Must have the ability to solve problems that are usually apparent
but precise identification of the nature of the problem requires
further investigation using standard procedures or well established
processes for troubleshooting. Solutions and decisions require
interpretation of information with independent judgment and
risk
* Must have the ability to work the night schedule or alternate
work schedule as needed with proper notification
* Experience in the transportation industry a plus although not
required
* Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required
by the essential functions of the job
* Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules,
procedures and Code of Conduct
* Must be able to interact well with others
* Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
* Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high
volume environment with multiple priorities
* Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply
with written information and documents such as safety rules,
operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a
high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability
to meet deadlines
* Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or
alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background
check
* Must be authorized to work in the United States
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to
fingers, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard
office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand;
walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee
must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if
required by the essential functions of the job.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts
and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to
work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in
various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment
ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of
the job.
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