Clerk, Full-Time

ArcBest; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Paid sick leave

Pension plan

Job summary

ABF Freight, part of ArcBest, is seeking a clerical/administrative associate for the service center in Nashville. The role supports daily operations, including customer communications and coordination with ABF Freight management to ensure timely freight pickup and delivery and overall customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has experience in transportation, billing and data entry, with strong MS Office skills and a willingness to work evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in the transportation industry preferred.
• Experience in billing, collections, tracing, ten-key and OS&D.
• Good typing/data entry and clerical skills, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook), preferred.

Responsibilities

• The position communicates with customers and ABF Freight management to ensure timely pickup and delivery of freight and complete customer satisfaction.

Skills

Transportation experience

Billing & collections

Data entry

Clerical skills

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The position assists with various clerical, administrative and customer service tasks, in addition to other duties, in the fast-paced, daily operation of a service center.

Responsibilities

• The position involves regular communication with customers and ABF Freight management to ensure timely pickup and delivery of freight and complete customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Experience:

• Experience in the transportation industry is preferred.
• Experience in billing, collections, tracing, ten-key and OS&D.

Computer Skills:

• Good typing/data entry and clerical skill, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook), preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Good verbal and written communication skills, required
• Must be able to follow instructions and procedures, required
• Must be organized and able to multi-task and prioritize workload, required
• Must manage time efficiently and work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines, required
• Must be willing to work evenings and on an as-needed basis, required

• Make more money! Wages are Teamster Union Scale which are greater than most other carriers! Hourly employees also receive overtime pay after 8 hours/day.
• All Union Employees receive health and welfare benefits with no employee paid premiums.
• Each employee receives 7 days of sick leave each January 1st. With the amount of personal days, sick leave, and paid holidays, an employee may qualify for up to 3 weeks of paid days off without using vacation.
• Life insurance is provided through the multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
• Employees are given the opportunity to contribute to the Teamsters National 401(k).
• ABF Freight employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.

Other Details

Work Hours:

• Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal (0%-25%)

Compensation:

• This is a hourly position paid weekly.

About Us

ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.