Shipping Clerk - Post Falls, ID
About The Position
Farwest Steel Corporation’s Shipping Department is seeking an experienced, organized, and customer-oriented Shipping Clerk to provide quality service to customers by performing tasks associated with shipping materials. The role coordinates company trucks and drivers, inbound carriers, and secondary dispatch, and prepares shipping documents and shipment data. The position is full-time and onsite, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with some flexibility. The starting wage is $20.50–$24.50, depending on experience. Farwest Steel Corporation has provided metal solutions in the Western United States since 1956 and has more than 650 employees across seven Western states. The company describes its workplace as safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse, and team-based.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of shipping or logistics experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- High degree of attention to detail.
- Strong multitasking and decision-making skills.
- Ability to perform tasks under tight deadline requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Lean and Kaizen principles.
- Previous customer service experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs and related software.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule company trucks and drivers and inbound carriers.
- Perform secondary dispatch of drivers and sub-haulers as required.
- Prepare shipping documents for company drivers and common carriers.
- Complete data entry associated with shipments.
- Maintain a high degree of continuous improvement.
- Prepare and maintain Oracle and K2 responsibilities.
- Coordinate with operations staff to optimize shipping and interdepartmental efficiencies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending account (FSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and health savings account (HSA).
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability (STD).
- 401(k) with a 3.5% match.
- Incentive based on corporate performance.
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
