Lead Clerk Administrator- Jessup, MD

Freight Handlers; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Freight Handlers in Jessup, MD seeks a Lead Administrative Clerk to perform clerical duties and data input for loads delivered to the distribution center. You will input data into the FHIQ system, communicate with supervisors and drivers, and assist in gate/check-in tasks during the overnight shift.

The role requires accurate data entry, cash handling, and professional communication with customers and internal teams. Health benefits and retirement plan participation are provided.

Qualifications

• Specialized course work in general office practices or two years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of computers and office tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and make independent judgments.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input data gathered from drivers into the FHIQ system.
• Communicate with host supervisors and handlers and assign doors.
• Code and sign receiving paperwork and collect payments from carriers.
• Download next day's pre-population schedule into FHIQ.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work environment.
• Support cash, checks, and com-checks handling as part of transactions.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Independent judgment

Attention to detail

Education

General office practices

Two years of related experience

Tools

FHIQ handhelds

Office software

Job description

Under general supervision, the **Lead Administrative Clerk(AC)** uses independent judgment and initiative to perform administrative and advanced clerical duties in support of an organizational unit. Will be responsible to accurately input data into FHIQ handhelds (our proprietary system) for all carrier loads the delivered to the distribution center. AC represents FHI in a professional manner as communication is a primary function to providing excellent customer service to host supervision, FHI supervision, handlers, and our customers in the distribution Center specifically in the receiving department. The AC will be responsible for checking in all delivering drivers arriving at Distribution Center, collecting data from drivers and inputting data concentrated on each load. Communicating with FHI leads on the placement of trucks into dock doors, assignment of loads to associates, load charges and collecting payment. Handling of cash, checks and com-checks will be a part of completing each transaction with our customers. Clerks must maintain a neat, clean, and organized work environment and must maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times. As part of the FHI team, you will receive a generous compensation package, including health benefits, paid time off and the opportunity to participate in the company’s 401(k) plan. **Shift:** 11:30 PM - 7:00 AM**Days:** Monday - Friday (Some weekends and holidays, as needed) **Job Functions:*** Accurately input data gather from drivers and forms handed in by associates, into FHIQ \\** Communicate with host supervisors, FHI supervision, and handlers* Communicate load arrivals and assign doors* Price loads from provided description, communicate price to drivers and payroll to handlers* Run a resign-in sheet which tracks our associate's door assignments* Accurately code and sign receiving paperwork.* Collect payments from carriers when necessary* Sync all load data into main FHIQ system* Download next day's pre population schedule into FHIQ (internal database)* Collect all required documents throughout the day. BOL, Trip #, etc **Qualifications:*** Specialized course work in general office practices or two years of related experience.* Working knowledge of computers, electronic data processing, and office tools and equipment* Operation experience, and the ability to effectively meet and communicate with others* Ability to make independent judgments which have minor impacts on the organization.