Outbound Clerk

Company: Pacific Logistics Corp
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Outbound Clerk

Logistics Company Needs an Experienced Outbound Clerk to Route Freight
Excellent Company, Culture and Benefits

Job Description

• Research and analyze LTL /Time Definite Ground carrier rates and transit times
  
• Create accurate shipping documentation including bills of lading, shipping labels, waybills and various other transportation documentation used for outbound LTL, LTL volume moves, and Time Definite Ground shipments
  
• Schedule pickups with various carriers and local pickup agents, and follow through for accurate pieces, weights, pallet counts and dims, as well as timely pickups at various third-party warehouses
  
• Scan and save all original shipping documents into TMS
  
• Entering shipment costs in TMS and ensuring carrier will invoice the correct amount
  
• Analyze shipping activities and propose cost savings improvements
  
• Participate, collaborate and support Outbound Manager with special operations project as needed
  
• Provide rate quotes for sales reps and terminals
  
• Assist in resolving any discrepancies
  Knowledge/Skills Required
  
  • Must have at least three years experience in Transportation or Logistics industry routing LTL and time definite ground shipments
    
  • Experience with LTL websites, creating bills of lading and dispatching LTL shipments
    
  • Experience with LTL volume quotes Experience with TDG carriers like Forward Air, Land Air and American Linehaul
    
  • Experience with determining LTL classes for different commodities being shipped
    
  • Experience with shipping small parcel preferred, but not required
    
  • Experience with working in a Freight Forwarding environment preferred, but not required
    
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
    
  • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
    
  • Good understanding of LTL shipments, Bill of lading, and PO processing
    
  • Good record keeping and organizational skills
    
  • Knowledge of transportation principles and regulations preferred
    
  • Experience with vendor TMS/appointment scheduling is preferred
    
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
    
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    
  • Pay is $21 to $23/hour, depends on experience
    
    

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