Transportation Clerk - 1st Shift

Responsible for the daily/weekly maintenance of pallet tracking (where applicable), audit of driver logs and trip reports, log and driver file DOT requirements tracking. Liaison for internal customer support. Track all return goods as directed by the customer for close out of returns from the private fleet.

Responsibilities

• Various office and administrative duties, which may include handling accounts payable/receivable and collections, payroll, fuel reconciliation, office supplies, billing, maintaining database and miscellaneous reporting
• Audit of logs and trip reports and other DOT reporting, maintain files, customer service interaction, resolution of driver equipment requests and pallet tracking
• Maintenance and distribution of route books, daily interface with drivers, assist with driver coverage of vacation and overflow freight
• Involve Safety team as required by location
• Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
• Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• 2 years of general office experience required
• 1 year of customer service experience required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
• AS400 experience preferred
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specified location, complete employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening

Physical Requirements

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines
• Stand, walk, and sit
• Frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Must be available to work weekends and overtime as required by business needs.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs.