Shipping Clerk - Graveyard Shift

Thank you for your interest in the Shipping Clerk position at Farwest Steel Corporation.

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. With over 600 employees in 7 Western States, we offer a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team‑based atmosphere that supports our vision to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Disability
• 401(k) with up to a 3.5% match
• Safety bonus of up to $0.60 an hour paid quarterly based on branch safety goals
• Career development opportunities
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Schedule: Graveyard Shift, 11:30pm to 8:00am

Wage: $20.50 to $24.50, DOE

Purpose of This Position: Performs tasks associated with the shipping of materials.

• Schedules company trucks
• Coordinates inbound carrier schedules
• Communicates truck arrival, order preparation, etc. with warehouse personnel
• Prepares bill of lading
• Handles secondary dispatch of drivers
• Communicates schedule and order issues to Sales department
• Responsible for data entry associated with shipments including order closing, dispatch, etc.
• Prepares outbound material loads
• Coordinates with operations staff to optimize shipping and inter‑department efficiencies
• Assists in training staff as needed
• Takes active role in various department and inter‑department projects including process improvement.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Reliable, on time and ready to work daily
• Must have an eye for detail and be able to multi‑task without hesitation
• Minimum of 2 years in a shipping department or related applicable experience
• Must be proficient with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database, e‑mail, and other related software
• Previous customer service experience and knowledge of Lean and Kaizen principles preferred

All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Background checks are completed post‑offer of employment. Farwest participates in E‑Verify to confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the United States.