SUMMARY: This position is responsible for accurately receiving and distributing freight from various freight carriers, Air Land Drivers and directly from customers and vendors. This includes loading and unloading of trucks and trailers, completing paperwork thoroughly and accurately, communicating with dispatch, drivers and other warehouse personnel to ensure accurate and efficient distribution of freight and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Other general warehouse duties will be assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accepting Inbound Freight
Accurately account for each shipment by recording bill of lading number, pieces, weight and description. Identify hazardous material shipments and ensure it is declared correctly on the paperwork.
Note all discrepancies at time of receipt such as missing pieces and/or damage.
Accurately label and stage all freight in the appropriate area or load it directly into another truck or trailer.
Complete all necessary paperwork.
Handle freight in a careful manner to minimize the potential for damage.
Communicate with dispatch regarding trailer numbers and specific load requirements.
Routing and Loading Outbound Freight
Pre-Trip trailers used for outbound loads to verify that the equipment is road-worthy.
Match freight to paperwork. Read each shipping document to ensure that the shipment is complete and that it is being shipped to the correct destination. Do NOT ship freight without paperwork.
Load straight trucks, trailers and flatbeds in a manner that ensures stability of freight and equipment. Properly distribute the load to comply with equipment limits and DOT weight restrictions.
Secure all loads to avoid damage to freight and injury to personnel.
Handle freight in a careful manner to minimize the potential for damage.
Communicate with dispatch regarding specific load requirements.
Paperwork
Complete all necessary paperwork; i.e. receiving manifests, shipment labels, bills of lading, etc.
Create bills of lading for dock drops if one is not already prepared. Verify that ALL fields are completely filled out (no abbreviations).
Be sure that all bills of lading have complete billing information and accurate weights and descriptions.
Other Warehouse Functions
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Exercise safe and responsible use of company equipment.
Immediately report all accidents and damage to freight or equipment to your supervisor.
Assist drivers in the loading and unloading of their trucks.
Assist customers with load outs and complete necessary paperwork. Collect payment from customers when necessary. Obtain consignee signatures and retain a copy of paperwork for billing purposes.
Other duties as assigned.
OPERATIONS
Accurately document hours worked using the time clock.
Conduct yourself in a manner appropriate for the workplace.
Follow established policies and procedures whether written or verbal. An Employee handbook will be provided.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Familiarity with basic warehouse procedures.
Strong customer service and people skills.
Detail oriented with strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills.
Ability to correctly lift and move packages up to 70 pounds.
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