Traffic Clerk

Lineage Logistics•Rochelle, IL

About The Position

The Traffic Clerk compiles and maintains records of inbound and outbound shipments and plans and directs driver assignments. This includes checking drivers in, assigning doors, and checking them out once loads are complete. The role is a first point of contact for delivery drivers and coordinates with warehouse and transportation teams to ensure shipping and receiving documents are completed accurately and on time. The position may also involve receiving, counting, and logging cash from carriers, verifying and counting products, managing arrival changes, and entering data into the warehouse management system (WMS) scheduler. The role may require working in cold storage temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry storage temperatures up to 100°F/37°C while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear. Lifting at least 20 lbs./9 kgs. may be required, with the amount depending on the facility. Employees must be comfortable with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud, and able to work a flexible schedule and shift, including weekends if needed. Lineage describes this position as an opportunity to begin a career path within the company, with potential for greater responsibilities and promotions. The company emphasizes employee development, engagement, respect, and care. Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and states that it complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Requirements

Basic math skills may be required at some facilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with internal and external customers; English may be required.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C in cold storage sites or up to 100°F/37°C in dry storage sites while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear, where required.
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs./9 kgs. where required; the weight may vary by facility.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
Comfort working with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.

Responsibilities

Compile and maintain records of inbound and outbound shipments.
Plan and direct driver assignments, including checking drivers in, assigning doors, and checking them out when loads are complete.
Serve as the first point of contact for delivery drivers.
Receive, count, and log cash received by carriers, when applicable.
Coordinate with warehouse and transportation teams to ensure shipping and receiving documents are completed accurately and promptly.
Verify and count products to confirm data accuracy in the system.
Notify carriers and key team members about pending, no-show, and unscheduled arrivals.
Engage with drivers and reschedule appointments when necessary.
Enter data into the warehouse management system (WMS) scheduler.