Transportation Assistant

AWG Career Site • Goodlettsville, TN

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About The Position

Handle clerical and office responsibilities, supporting the perishable receiving function.

Requirements

• Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Knowledge: General clerical, beginning PC skills, 10-key skills
• Abilities: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and small group meetings. Ability to calculate figures and amounts, and ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Experience, Education, and Training: High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Sign in drivers and direct them to the proper department.
• Match the bill of lading to the purchase orders.
• Door and dispatch all trucks and POs.
• Print pallet tags.
• Adjust inventory due to overages, shortages, and damaged product accurately.
• Contact buyers for additional products sent on trucks to determine the need to receive or reject the product.
• Organize the door sheet and print copies.
• Organize the next day's totals and communicate to supervision.
• Answer phones and handle calls as appropriate.
• Direct incoming backhaul loads to the doors.
• Redirect calls for appointments to the correct department.
• Keep office equipment operational, reporting any equipment needs or repair issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees