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Transportation clerk requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in transportation clerk job postings.
Sample transportation clerk requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with transportation management systems
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Strong communication skills
Sample required transportation clerk soft skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Customer service orientation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team player mentality

Transportation clerk job description example 1

ASTON FRANCE transportation clerk job description

• Service level agreement to respond to customers in a specified time (2-4 hours max)

• Definitely need to have customer facing skills. Cannot go off on customers and will look for interpersonal skills heavily.

• Building own version of a Fedex basically. Offering Amazon capacity to other suppliers and shippers to external customers. (dumbed down)

• Instant messaging internal stake holders to effectively execute these movements, in amazon yards, in customers yards, and on the road nationally.

• Will help coordinate shipments and problem solve to get trucks to customers quicker if one breaks down or is lost in transit.

Shifts: MUST BE OPEN TO ALL SHIFTS

• Sunday - Wednesday / 8am to 6:30 CST

• Wednesday - Saturday / 8am to 6:30 CST

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday / 8am to 6:30 CST

• Monday - Friday / 8am to 4:30pm CST

Location: Remote to Start, but eventually will report to Downtown Corporate Office Next on January 9th for a hybrid schedule.

Skills:

Bachelors, Microsoft office, Outlook, Microsoft excel, Inventory, Freight, Dispatch, Email, Third-party logistics, Routing, Transportation, Customer service, Logistics, logistics support, logistics analysis, transportation management, Transportation clerk, Vendor Management, Excel, SQL, Supply Chain, Data Management, Six Sigma, data analysis, Operations, operational support, Purchasing, Procurement, Logistics clerk, Bachelor's

Top Skills Details:

Bachelors,Microsoft office,Outlook,Microsoft excel,Inventory,Freight,Dispatch,Email,Third-party logistics,Routing

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and excellent program management skills. He/she has the ability to pull and analyze data with ease, drive process improvements, standardize our processes and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high pressure environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

A completed Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university, or equivalent experience

MS Office experience required, with intermediate level in Excel

Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Must be flexible to work some weekend shifts as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Engineering, Operations, Logistics or related field

2+ years work experience in logistics/transportation industry

Expertise in MS Access and SQL

Proficiency in Lean and Six Sigma

Experience in manufacturing, transportation, customer service, and/or distribution environments.

Data management & data quality control experience with experience pulling and analyzing large sets of data

Demonstrated experience using data to drive root cause elimination and process improvement.

A self-starter who loves data and who enjoys spotting the trends in it!

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we're dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions - from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients' capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today's workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit . Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call or email for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.

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Transportation clerk job description example 2

Fresh Express transportation clerk job description

TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Fresh Express is the leader in delivering healthy consumable products to some of the leading Retail Grocers and Food service suppliers throughout the United States. This position will specifically support the Fresh Express Network Transportation Department in the areas of processing vendor invoices and payments, and routine clerical and administrative functions such as, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to our Executive staff. Uses business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations. Requirements
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. • Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• High level of accuracy
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be proactive and self-directed with an ability to take direction
• Positive attitude
Primary Responsibilities
• Process and monitor vendor payments
• Periodic interactions with external vendors • Manage and maintain communication with other groups • Coordinate and perform a range of staff and/or operational support activities for the department; serves as a liaison with other departments and vendors in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems
• Accurately prepare and update reports
• Maintain & coordinate schedules for Department Manager, compile & submit expense reports, create reports & materials for meetings.
• Identifies and recommends improvements to processes, practices or materials. • Work independently and in a team environment • Complete other administrative duties as needed • Maintain confidentiality
Minimum Experience: 1 year experience in professional office setting in business or related field Minimum Education: Associates degree or comparable college credits in business, supply chain management,
Logistics or related field (trucking / warehousing) or equivalent work experience Job Requirements: Must have computer skills (i.e. Internet, MS Excel (Intermediate) Pivot Table & V-lookup, MS Outlook, MS Access Strong communication relationship building and problem solving skills



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Transportation clerk job description example 3

Keurig Dr Pepper transportation clerk job description

Transportation Clerk
Shift and Schedule:
This position is located in our Redlands, CA facility. This is a full time position working 2nd shift, 1:00pm to 9:30pm. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled.

Position Compensation:
The starting rate of pay for this position is $18.40 per hour. Attractive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, etc.)

Position Responsibilities
Release orders to warehouse Route orders on customer websites Update shipping schedule Update carriers Schedule pick up appointments Follow through on a missed pickup Create tickets on customer websites for orders that did not pick up as scheduled Change carriers Send orders to Ryder for carriers and pick up appointments Call in LTL carriers Update qualifies for example enter customer pick up numbers, seals, pro numbers Submit ASN’s Print/Reprint labels for the warehouse Advance orders that do not flow in JDE Zero pick orders by request of CSR and/or Warehouse Provide tracking numbers/track orders if requested by CSR Respond to all emails from CSR and/or customers requesting updates on the orders


Requirements



SAP experience Microsoft Office, excel, word experience Communication skills Ability to multitask Transportation experience a plus


Company Overview



Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott’s® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America.
Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.


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Updated March 14, 2024

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