Shipping Clerk

Shipping Clerk role at Koch Fertilizer in Wever, Iowa. The Shipping Clerk provides administrative and field support to ensure the efficient operation of the storage and loading area. The Shipping Clerk stays informed about industry concepts, practices, and procedures, while also managing confidential and time-sensitive materials. The position works 12-hour shifts on straight nights (6:00 pm–6:00 am) on a 4-5-5 rotation, alternating between 4-5 days or nights on, followed by 4-5 days off.

Overtime or callouts may be required.

• Administrative and Logistical Support:
  Provide comprehensive support to the Shipping and Loading Department, ensuring efficient operations and prompt completion of logistical tasks.
• Correspondence and Communication:
  Handle all forms of communication, including emails, phone calls, and in-person inquiries professionally and courteously.
• Project Support:
  Assist the Logistics Coordinator with various projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.
• System and Process Management:
  Develop and maintain both electronic and manual filing systems to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor terminal activity and complete data processing and order maintenance via the KochNT terminal management system and Bourque logistics system.
• Identify and troubleshoot process issues, assist in determining root cause and provide solutions.
• Safety and Compliance:
  Promote a culture of safety by ensuring adherence to all safety policies and procedures. Work with teams to analyze and maintain safe and efficient loading activities.
• Driver Check-in and Data Handling:
  Carrier/driver data entry; driver and trailer database administration.
• Recordkeeping:
  Track and file truck and rail car inspection reports and loading check sheets; provide professional and prompt assistance to drivers at check-in and throughout the loading process; print and provide driver paperwork, including a bill of lading where needed.

• Experience performing administrative tasks, such as filing, speaking on the phone, relaying messages, completing reports, and scheduling meetings/appointments.
• Willing and able to meet the physical requirements:
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Wearing industrial chemical plant uniforms and PPE as required.

• Experience in storage and loading operations
• Experience in the fertilizer industry.
• Knowledge in local, state and federal environmental regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please  for additional information.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing