Distribution Shipping Freight Clerk

Job Summary:

* 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.

Experience/Education 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.

Other Requirements:

• Overtime is required
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• All accidents must be reported immediately.