Load & Dock Flow Specialist

Amazon; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon IL facility is seeking a Ship Clerk to support daily loading operations across the Middle Mile network. You will assist with load planning, trailer utilization, and coordinating with transport teams to maintain on-time dock performance.

Responsibilities include updating staging and load flow, communicating with upstream and downstream partners, and training associates while ensuring safety SOPs are followed. Flexible to shifts and weekends. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
• High school or equivalent.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Correspond with multiple shipping companies and their contacts.
• Use multiple shipping company’s software to ship and track packages.
• Coordinate trailers to corresponding dock doors and cross docks using SSP.
• Troubleshoot shipping problems and errors to resolution.
• Ensure trailer utilization is maximized to control transportation costs.
• Ensure on-time dock performance.
• Assist in updating Staging POD 5s and resource allocation.
• Oversee Load Flow Control for the building.
• Maintain load level performance tracking for load planning, on-time dock performance, utilization, and misloads.
• Coordinate with Transportation teams on Driver issues, Trailer Pool needs, Yard Move Delays, Late Inbound volume, and Load Swaps to protect customer experience.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SSP

Shipping software

Job description

Amazon IL facility is seeking a Ship Clerk to support daily loading operations across the Middle Mile network. You will assist with load planning, trailer utilization, and coordinating with transport teams to maintain on-time dock performance.

Responsibilities include updating staging and load flow, communicating with upstream and downstream partners, and training associates while ensuring safety SOPs are followed. Flexible to shifts and weekends. Equal opportunity employer.