Clerk, Part-Time

ABF Freight; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ABF Freight, one of the nation’s largest LTL carriers, is seeking an entry-level administrative clerk in Houston to support service center operations with clerical and customer service duties. You will handle data entry and coordinate with management to ensure accurate documentation and timely pickup and delivery of freight.

Ideal candidates have good typing skills, proficiency with MS Word/Excel/Outlook, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Typing and data entry experience required or preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clerical, administrative and customer service tasks in a service center.
• Communicate with customers and management to ensure timely pickup and delivery of freight.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Follow instructions

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Now is your chance to join one of the country's largest and most trusted LTL carriers: ABF Freight is looking for new team members across the country! ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is an exceptional company where driven people have rewarding careers. Our pace of expansion means we're looking for people with The Skill & The Will to serve customers who depend on us for customized transportation and logistics solutions. It's more than a job; it's a career.

Responsibilities

• This 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.

• This position involved 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 is preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Good typing/data entry and clerical skills, required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook), preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work evenings and on an as-needed basis.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, required

• Must be able to follow instructions and procedures.

• Must be organized and able to multi-task and prioritize workload.

• Must manage time efficiently and work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.

Other Details

Work Hours

• Generally Monday through Friday, evening, and daytime shifts. Must be willing to work evenings and on an as-needed basis.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability