Terminal Clerk II

Estes Express
US - Washington - Everett
July 1, 2024

Job Summary:

Answer telephones with a heavy call volume and direct calls with accuracy
Maintain count list of items received or shipped and check against bill of lading, recording any discrepancies
Prepare all paperwork and the repackaging of all OS&D freight
Maintain accurate records to report all OS&D freight issues on a daily or weekly basis to terminal management
Maintain a clean and organized OS&D area
Contact customers and coordinate delivery times to schedule appointments for freight delivery
Identify freight bills requiring special delivery instructions
Respond to customer inquiries regarding bill of lading and provide proof of delivery to customers by contacting other departments and/or terminals to trace shipments
Respond to customer complaints concerning billing or services rendered, referring complaints or service failures to designated departments for investigation, resolution, and follow-up with the customer
Investigate, resolve, and respond to inquiries from customers regarding overages, shortages, and damaged freight issues, including Hazmat Materials
Verify and process paperwork and procedures concerning claims, charges and tracing of freight
Scan and/or image bill of lading receipts
Transfer information from the bill of lading to the bill format to prepare bills for freight movement
Prepare bills for freight movement, applying the appropriate tariffs and charges to each shipment
Place shipments on-hand
Assist with handling dispatch phones to assist with customers and drivers
Regular attendance is required.
This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances.
Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned.
Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background
Experience in billing, collections, tracing & OS&D preferred
Computer skills; proficient in MS Word and Excel required
AS400 experience strongly preferred
Strong customer service skills
Good clerical skills
Possess excellent verbal and written communication and listen skills
Must have the ability to proceed on regular tasks with occasional direction, while referring questionable situations to more experienced staff or management
Must have the ability to solve problems where solutions are easily identifiable and their solutions are standard and specifically defined
Experience in the transportation industry a plus although not required
Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
Must be able to interact well with others
Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to fingers, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
The employee may be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.

About Us

Estes values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made up of people with different viewpoints.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
Come find your new career at Work4Estes.com! Applications are accepted online only through this website.
If you need an accommodation to apply, call the number on the website.

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