Warehouse/Transportation Clerk

Bunzl Distribution NA • Lithia Springs, GA

3d

About The Position

The Transportation Clerk provides administrative support to the transportation department. The role includes filing freight claims, reviewing Department of Transportation logs for compliance, negotiating freight rates, and assisting with warehouse responsibilities as needed. The clerk communicates with drivers, coordinates daily routes based on customer needs, and reviews shipping costs to support cost-effective service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Detailed knowledge of local, state, and federal DOT/FMCSR rules.
• At least 2 years of transportation administration or clerk experience; preferably in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to perform clerical and administrative duties quickly and accurately under limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to multitask projects and work as a self-starter.
• Ability to answer a high volume of phone calls from internal and external customers.
• Detail-oriented problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

• AS400/iSeries experience, particularly inventory or receiving functions.
• Experience with an Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRDS), such as XATA or OmniTRACS.
• Previous commercial driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with drivers to support on-time deliveries and pickups and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate daily routes based on customer needs.
• Review LTL and UPS costs daily for cost effectiveness based on customer needs.
• File freight claims with applicable carriers.
• Use AS400 to negotiate freight rates for improved service and cost effectiveness.
• Review driver logs, hours of service, trip reports, and driver reports for DOT/FMCSR compliance.
• Assist with warehouse responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Pay card option that does not require a bank account.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the first day of the month after 30 days.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holidays, and personal time.
• 401(k) with a company match.

What This Job Offers

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