Terminal Dispatch Clerk - Arabi, LA

Associated Terminals - St. Bernard
8000 W. St Bernard Hwy
Chalmette, LA 70032, USA

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Scheduling truck appointments through the applicable scheduling system
• Documents/inputs truck/rail tickets in system
• Reviews all applicable bill of lading and delivery orders
• Responsible for dispatching / organizing truck traffic throughout the terminal
• Verify and acknowledge delivery orders are complete for billing purposes
• Communicate with Customers and their logistic companies as it relates to terminal based activities
• Communicates with all terminal operation management team members to ensure accuracy of documents handled and cargo loaded/moved
• Commitment to customer service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Resolve issues as they arise directly with customers, as needed
• Work with Terminal Supervisor(s) regarding the loading and unloading of trucks/barges/railcars
• Multi-tasking abilities with phones, computer systems, documents, paperwork, deliveries, terminal dispatching and scheduling
• Report ALL incidents through company’s reporting protocol
• Support company safety initiatives
• Demonstrate knowledge of all the required competencies and efficiencies
• Able to work overtime and weekends, as necessary
• Ability to communicate with Truck Drivers directly and indirectly
• Adapt to performing other duties, as required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 1-3 years of similar experience in a maritime/ industrial or warehousing environment

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

SKILL/ KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read/write/communicate in English
• Able to use math skills
• Must be able to follow directions
• Must be able to work in an office environment
• Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely
• Advocate of team concept
• Commitment to customer service
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Must comply with all operational directives and company policies
• Able to work in an organized matter
• Able to work with other office personnel
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to file documents electronically and manually

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Professional office environment. Occasionally, this position will be required to perform duties at various worksites including docks and mid-stream locations. Overtime and weekends are required from time to time. Eight to ten hours per day spent in work environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work:

Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 10 pounds of force frequently.

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES:

• Must pass pre-employment drug tests as well as random drug screening

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