Ship Clerk (Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply), NASC ID_ 12076

Description

Ship Clerks play a crucial role in the Middle Mile network and are responsible for delivering our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Ship Clerks are responsible for daily management of department duties including planning loads around standard departure times, load flow control and ensuring proper trailer utilization. Ship Clerks can assign job duties, provide work direction and communicate with internal and external partners.

Ship Clerks will drive and execute standard work in areas impacting Safety, Quality, Productivity, Utilization, and On-time Performance. They will help support daily management of department duties including Load planning, Load Flow Control, Load Quality, TDR, Communicating to Upstream and Downstream Partners, Allocating Labor, Leading Meetings, and Assigning job Duties. Ship Clerks will escalate any barriers to their Operations Leaders and work with them to mitigate issues impacting safety and performance.

Key job responsibilities

Correspond with multiple shipping companies and their contacts

Use multiple shipping company's software to ship and track packages

Coordinate trailers to corresponding dock doors and cross docks using SSP

Troubleshoot shipping problems and errors to resolution

Ensure trailer utilization is maximized to control transportation costs

Ensure on-time dock performance

Assist in updating Staging POD 5s and resource allocation

Oversee Load Flow Control for the building

Maintain load level performance tracking for load planning, on-time dock performance, utilization, and misloads

Coordinate with Transportation teams on Driver issues, Trailer Pool needs, Yard Move Delays, Late Inbound volume, and Load Swaps to protect customer experience.

Comprehensive understanding of shipping requirements, rules and obligations by carrier, destination and package type

Ensure that all safety measures and precautions are in place and being used regarding the docks and trailers

Assisting the floor as an associate resource, training associates and verifying SOP compliance

Ensure successful area performance, through tracking, reporting and feedback of associate performance

Participate in Operational Excellence initiatives in some capacity

Filling in as needed with production duties

Fully understanding workflow and daily production goals

Reviewing and updating SOP as required

Assisting in keeping work area clean and organized

Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area

Participating in safety initiatives

Referring all job injuries or safety violations immediately to Area Manager

Basic Qualifications

  • 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience

  • High school or equivalent

  • Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

  • Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach

  • Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, /how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $44,512/year in our lowest geographic market up to $54,912/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Address

Amazon

Crest Hill, IL
60403 USA

Industry

Transportation and Storage

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