Shipping & Receiving·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timeYork, NE, USA
About the Job
Requirements
Two or more years of clerical office or customer service experience are required; additional education may substitute for years of work experience.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, count, and perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting, and to understand and follow directions.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Proficient data entry skills.
Ability to set priorities and adjust them in a changing environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity targets.
Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain accuracy in inventory control.
Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong time-management and customer-service skills.
Ability to work Monday through Friday, plus overtime and some Saturdays as business needs require.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds; perform occasional bending, twisting, turning, kneeling, or squatting; and occasionally stand or walk on a concrete warehouse floor.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and tolerate typical warehouse noises and smells. Applicants with soy allergies should be aware that the facility handles soybeans.
Ability to work either shift if necessary is preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage inbound and outbound shipments and the receipt of products, materials, and supplies, including auditing outbound shipments, verifying inventory counts, checking and entering data, and updating and maintaining databases.
Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data to be entered.
Track, trace, and update the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with customers, vendors, drivers, and coworkers.
Answer phones and respond professionally and respectfully to customer requests.
Assign inbound trucks to designated dock doors.
Set up, control, and maintain files related to customer-stored materials.
Verify received documents in all computer systems after materials have been received.
Identify, research, and resolve customer issues using the appropriate computer operating systems.
Follow up on customer inquiries that are not immediately resolved.
Complete call logs and reports.
Collaborate and communicate with logistics technicians, dispatchers, and others involved in shipment and receipt activities.
Provide on-the-job training for new employees as required.
Recommend and process improvement plans for company growth.
Provide additional backup support for shipping and receiving departments.
Clean the office area at the end of the shift or as required.
Perform duties in accordance with the company safety manual and attend work punctually and dependably.
Frequently or regularly sit at a desk and work on a computer; communicate with management, supervisors, employees, customers, and truck drivers; and perform other stated physical duties as needed.
Desired Qualifications
Prior SAP experience is a plus.
Inventory control experience is preferred.
Bilingual ability is highly preferred.
Computer skills, including use of email and the internet, are preferred.
Ability to work either shift if necessary is preferred.
Southshore is an ISO 9001:2015 certified third party logistics provider delivering cost effective integrated logistics and outsourcing supply chain solutions to businesses in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska and Iowa. This position is located in York, NE.
The Customer Service Representative (CSR / Clerk) plays a critical role in handling paperwork flow, completing data entry, and in providing excellent customer service within the RDC (regional distribution center). The CSR follows and adheres to the Southshore Companies standard operating procedures to deliver best-in-class customer service while maintaining a high standard of operational excellence. The CSR is an empowered team member responsible for upholding the culture and values of the company.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the inbound and outbound shipments, and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies. This includes but is not limited to, auditing outbound shipments, verifying inventory counts, checking and entering data, and updating and maintaining databases.
Compiles, sorts, and verifies accuracy of data to be entered.
Tracks, traces and updates the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
Engages with customers, vendors, drivers, and co workers with a positive, professional and respectful communication.
Answer phones and respond to customer requests in a positive, professional and respectful manner.
Assign inbound trucks to designated dock doors.
Setup, control and maintain all relayed files for customer stored materials.
Verify all received documents once materials have been received into all computer systems.
Manage the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
Identify, research, and resolve customer issues using the proper computer operating systems.
Follow up customer inquires not immediately resolved.
Complete call logs and reports.
Collaborates and communicates with logistics technicians / dispatchers, and other involved in the shipment and receipt if products.
Provides on-the-job training for new employees as required.
Recommends and process improvement plans for growth in the company.
Provides additional backup support for shipping and receiving departments.
Performs cleanup of the office area at the end of the shift or as required.
Performs all duties in accordance with Southshore Companies safety manual.
Regular (punctual and dependable) attendance is an essential function of this job.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or GED preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2 plus years of clerical office / customer service experience required additional education may be substituted for years of work experience.
Prior SAP experience is a plus.
Inventory control experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:
Ability to read, write, count and perform basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Required initiative and ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Ability to talk, listen, understand, and follow directions.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Bilingual is a highly preferred skill for this position.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) products.
Computer skills are preferred including use of email and internet.
Proficient data entry skills are required.
Ability to set priorities and flexibly to reset priorities in a changing environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity targets.
Ability to pay attention to details and accuracy in inventory control.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Strong sense of time management,
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work Monday - Friday plus overtime including some Saturdays as needed by the business (especially duing peak season - January through April).
Work Evironment & Physical Demands:
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10lbs.
Regularly required to talk and/or hear to communicate with management, supervisors, employees, customers, and/or truck drivers.
Occasionally required to bend, twist, turn, kneel, and/or squat.
Occasionally required to stand and/or walk on the concrete warehouse floor.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently / Regularly required to sit at a desk and work on a computer.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to work in various weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with a warehouse.
Safety equipment includes but is not limited to hi-vis safety vest or shirt, safety glasses, gloves, closed toe shoes, long sleeves, long pants, above ankle socks, and masks (as needed).
Our facility handles soybeans. Applicants with soy allergies should be aware of potential exposure in the work environment.
Pay & Bonus Opportunity:
$21.50 per hour ($19.00 + Bonus of $2.50).
Shift:
7AM-3:30PM April - November
Split shifts from November-April; 5:45AM-2:15PM + OT & 2PM - 10:30PM + OT
Ability to work both shifts if necessary is preferred
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Child
401(k) + 4% Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Pet Insurance
EAP Program
Southshore Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.