Service Center Support PT

FedEx Freight; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Administrative Clerk to support daily freight operations and customer service by handling documentation, scheduling, and data entry.

This role requires accuracy and strong communication to thrive in a fast-paced office/dock environment with the 1600-2100 shift and a starting pay of $19.23 per hour. Join a team committed to reliable service and efficient result handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years general office experience preferred.
• One year customer service experience preferred.
• Previous transportation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative/clerical functions such as filing, data entry, and answering phones.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Assist customers by phone, email, and fax with inquiries and issues.
• Enter freight shipment data into systems and generate freight bills.
• Coordinate pickup/delivery needs and scheduling as required.
• Reconcile cash and checks and prepare deposits as needed.

Skills

Phone skills

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Time management

Multi-tasking

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: $ 19.23 per hour Shift Time: 1600-2100

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for handling the needs of customers, processing documentation that accompanies the movement of freight, and performing other administrative and customer service duties as necessary in the daily operation of the service center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform administrative/clerical functions, including but not limited to, maintaining files, copying, imaging, answering phones, data entry, sorting/ distributing mail and/or packages
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Provide accurate information and assistance to customers, which includes determining pick-up and/or delivery needs, problem resolution, updating systems to meet customer special handling requirements, selling company services and provide potential leads to sales
• Enter freight shipment information into computer system to include, but not limited to, accurately status shipments, generate freight bills and/or correct freight bills, etc.
• Administer freight pick-up process, as required
• Assist customers via phone, e-mail and/or fax in all inquiries, including but not limited to, tracing shipments, rate quotes, tariff discrepancies, billing and/or invoicing questions, etc.
• Make freight delivery appointments, as required
• Review drivers’ Hours-of-Service logs to ensure accuracy, as required; report discrepancies to appropriate leadership member
• Assist city operations, including but not limited to, checking-in drivers and processing related documentation, coordinating drop-off situations, coordinating driver collections, etc.
• Communicate with sales, operations and other service centers and/or departments to ensure customer’s needs are achieved and all issues are resolved
• Reconcile cash and checks collected, prepare deposits and prepare COD check remittance to customers, as required
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer:

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years general office experience preferred
• One year customer service experience, preferred
• Previous transportation experience preferred
• Strong phone and interpersonal skills
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to comprehend the various FedEx service products to assist in determining customers’ needs
• Ability to use general office equipment, e.g. computer, fax machine, copier, scanner, etc
• Typing/data entry skills
• Ten-key skills preferred
• PC experience with the ability to learn required computer systems/programs
• Demonstrated time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office/dock environment

Fast-paced; deadline oriented

Hours may vary due to operational needs

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