Clerk, Full-Time

ArcBest; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union wages

Overtime pay

Health benefits

No premiums

Sick leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is hiring for an entry-level service center clerk. The role supports clerical, administrative and customer service tasks in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on accuracy and timely communication with customers and management.

The position offers union-scale wages with overtime after 8 hours, comprehensive health benefits with no employee premiums, sick leave, and a pension/401(k) program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Regular communication with customers and ABF Freight management to ensure timely pickup and delivery of freight and complete customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Clerical skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

(Amount listed is the base range and may differ by location.)

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

Benefits

• 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.

In accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the starting pay for this position is $29.87 per hour with overtime paid after 8 hours for full-time employees. Company-funded benefits are offered to full-time employees after a waiting period determined by local union standards.