Gate Operations Clerk 7 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday

Fuji Vegetable Oil USA • Savannah, GA

3h • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Gate Operations Clerk controls access to the facility, maintains accurate accountability of people and vehicles on site, supports freight movement, and helps ensure trailers are not released until required shipment checks are complete. The role is part of Fuji Vegetable Oil's Distribution operation at the Brampton Road location and supports a safety-driven, quality-focused, process-oriented facility that refines food-grade vegetable oils.

The position involves processing and directing incoming drivers, contractors, and visitors; following site-entry and identification procedures; monitoring electronic access-control information; coordinating freight pickup details and trailer assignments; maintaining audit-ready logs; and supporting personnel accountability during emergencies. The clerk is expected to communicate and escalate discrepancies, security concerns, documentation issues, and shipment-release concerns promptly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position safely and consistently, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and other job-related documents.
• Ability to complete routine records and reports and communicate effectively by radio and with team members.
• Basic mathematical skills including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic algebra concepts as required by the work.
• Ability to apply practical judgment to written, oral, and diagram-based instructions and address routine problems in standardized situations.
• Successful completion of applicable background screening, drug screening, and job-related pre-placement physical.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort following verification steps consistently.
• Professional, calm communication with drivers, visitors, contractors, employees, and internal departments.
• Dependability and sound judgment when documentation or access processes do not match expectations.
• Comfort working with electronic access-control information and detailed logs.
• Safety-conscious, dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality and food-safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming road freight drivers, contractors, and visitors; verify the purpose of each visit and direct them to the appropriate Fuji contact or department.
• Follow identification, badge/tag, and site-entry procedures and maintain accountability for visitors, contractors, truck drivers, and employees entering and leaving the facility.
• Monitor the Access Control Manager system, verify badge/token activity, and investigate or report discrepancies promptly.
• Obtain Freight Order Numbers, verify pickup appointments, provide trailer assignments, and communicate site instructions to drivers.
• Maintain accurate, current, audit-ready truck traffic, contractor, and visitor logs.
• Follow emergency procedures and support personnel accountability during evacuations.
• Communicate discrepancies, security concerns, documentation issues, or shipment-release concerns before they become larger problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED