Ship Clerk, STL9

Ship Clerks play a crucial role in the Middle Mile network and are responsible for delivering our mission is to be Earths most customer-centric company. Ship Clerks are responsible for daily management of department duties including planning loads around standard departure times load flow control and ensuring proper trailer utilization. Ship Clerks can assign job duties provide work direction and communicate with internal and external partners.

Ship Clerks will drive and execute standard work in areas impacting Safety Quality Productivity Utilization and On-time Performance. They will help support daily management of department duties including Load planning Load Flow Control Load Quality TDR Communicating to Upstream and Downstream Partners Allocating Labor Leading Meetings and Assigning job Duties. Ship Clerks will escalate any barriers to their Operations Leaders and work with them to mitigate issues impacting safety and performance.

Key job responsibilities

Correspond with multiple shipping companies and their contacts

Use multiple shipping companys software to ship and track packages

Coordinate trailers to corresponding dock doors and cross docks using SSP

Troubleshoot shipping problems and errors to resolution

Ensure trailer utilization is maximized to control transportation costs

Ensure on-time dock performance

Assist in updating Staging POD 5s and resource allocation

Oversee Load Flow Control for the building

Maintain load level performance tracking for load planning on-time dock performance utilization and misloads

Coordinate with Transportation teams on Driver issues Trailer Pool needs Yard Move Delays Late Inbound volume and Load Swaps to protect customer experience.

Comprehensive understanding of shipping requirements rules and obligations by carrier destination and package type

Ensure that all safety measures and precautions are in place and being used regarding the docks and trailers

Assisting the floor as an associate resource training associates and verifying SOP compliance

Ensure successful area performance through tracking reporting and feedback of associate performance

Participate in Operational Excellence initiatives in some capacity

Filling in as needed with production duties

Fully understanding workflow and daily production goals

Reviewing and updating SOP as required

Assisting in keeping work area clean and organized

Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area

Participating in safety initiatives

Referring all job injuries or safety violations immediately to Area Manager

• 1 years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
• High school or equivalent
• Work a flexible schedule / shift / work area including weekends nights and / or holidays
• Can lift up to 49 pounds stand / walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours and be able to frequently push pull squat bend and reach
• Work 40 hours / week and overtime as required
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Prior training teaching or presentation experience
• Willingness to work different shifts
• Shift hours for this position may be different from the standard production shifts
• Willingness to work in different areas as required by training needs
• Excellent attendance
• Candidates must be very organized and able to handle multiple and changing projects / priorities
• Willingness to participate in and support the Operational Excellence initiatives

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $46800 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $57200 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Key Skills

Critical Care,Account Payable,Impromptu,Facilities Management,Finance,Dos

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 46800 - 57200