Shipping Clerk

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and 401K with 3.5% Match
• Bonus based on branch and corporate profits
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Starting Wage: $21.00 - $25.00, depending on experience.

Farwest’s Shipping Department seeks an organized and customer-oriented individual to join our Post Falls team as Shipping Clerk. In this role, you will provide quality service to our customers by performing tasks associated with the shipping of materials.

• Coordinating/Scheduling of company trucks and drivers, inbound carriers, secondary dispatch of drivers, sub-haulers as required.
• Prepare a variety of shipping documents for company drivers and common carriers.
• Complete data entry associated with shipments.
• Maintain a high degree of continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain Oracle & K2 responsibilities.
• Coordinate with operations staff to optimize shipping and inter-department efficiencies.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous shipping department or related experience.
• Knowledge of Lean and Kaizen principles.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs and related software.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform tasks under tight deadline requirements.

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the U.S.