Frepr - Freight Processor

Description

Job Summary: The Freight Processor will inventory and load all freight in its appropriate area (container, railcar, trailer, or vessel staging). They must be detail-oriented and ensure proper product identification, counts, weights, tallies, and quality control of all freight.

Essential Job Function/Duties

• Receive and process freight for northbound voyages
• Check inventory and load all freight in its appropriate area (container, railcar, trailer, or vessel staging)
• Ensure proper product identification, counts, weights, and tallies
• Conduct quality control inspections of all products
• Absolutely ensure that all freight is staged/loaded to maximize cube and minimize damage to product
• Be able to halt operations if there are inventory or load problems and make appropriate personnel aware
• Affirm outbound container, railcars that pictures are taken of the finished load and the seal attachment is verified
• Comply with Coastal Transportation’s Safety program
• Assist other departments as directed by Operations Manager

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years relevant experience
• Forklift experience or willingness to learn

Key Attributes

• Ability to sort, stack, wrap, and band freight (up to 65 lbs regularly and 90 lbs occasionally) for shipments
• Identify or categorize freight based on supplied information and visual cues
• A desire to learn and perform many different facets of a complex operation
• Flexibility in hours worked (including overtime) as needed and this may include weekends
• Able to work as an individual and as a team member
• Attention to detail
• Great interpersonal communication skills with all employees and management

Computer Skills

• Experience with handheld scanners or willingness to learn