Schedule: Thursday – Monday | 7:00 PM to Completion Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour Work Environment: Cold environment (food production facility) with on-site parking and easy highway access
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Transportation Clerk to support logistics and transportation operations. This role involves coordinating trailer movements, maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting drivers, and ensuring all transportation documentation and costs are properly tracked.
Key Responsibilities
1. Data Entry & Inventory Control
Maintain accurate inventory records in yard check (YC) system
Monitor trailer check-in/check-out and location movements
Track inventory levels and report shortages or overages
Ensure accuracy of all incoming and outgoing shipments
2. Trailer Inspections & Damage Tracking
Perform routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Identify, document, and report trailer damages (photos required)
Maintain detailed inspection records and follow up on repairs
Track trailer status (active, inactive, maintenance)
Ensure all safety and mechanical components are functioning properly
3. Communication & Driver Support
Communicate with drivers, warehouse staff, and management
Resolve delivery delays, discrepancies, and driver concerns
Provide routing instructions and dispatch updates
Assist with fuel tag issues, paperwork, and operational questions
4. Dispatch & Scheduling Coordination
Dispatch finished goods (FG) trailers
Confirm pick-up/delivery times with drivers and departments
Update daily schedules with ETD, ETA, drivers, and assigned loads
Coordinate yard and transfer drivers for night shift operations
5. Document Processing & Compliance
Provide drivers with dispatch paperwork
Ensure all delivery and pick-up documents are signed and complete
Upload and manage digital records of all documents