Shipping Clerk

Farwest; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Farwest Shipping Department in Boise, ID is seeking a Shipping Clerk to join our on-site team. You will support our customers by handling shipping tasks and ensuring accurate, timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include coordinating trucks and carriers, preparing shipping documents, data entry, and working with operations to improve efficiency.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, prior shipping or customer service experience preferred, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in shipping or logistics preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate company trucks, drivers, and inbound carriers.
• Prepare shipping documents for carriers.
• Perform data entry for shipments.
• Coordinate with operations to improve shipping efficiency.
• Maintain records and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

K2

Job description

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this available position!

About Farwest

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees.

Farwest offers full benefits with options to suit everyone, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match.
• Up to a 4% incentive bonus based on salesperformance.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
• Compensation based on knowledge, skills, and ability.

About this position

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time, On-site.

Schedule Swing Shift: Monday to Friday, 1:00pm to 10:00pm

Wage Range: $21.00-$25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Farwest’s Shipping Department, seeks an organized and customer-oriented individual to join their Boise team as Shipping Clerk. In this role, you will provide quality service to our customers by performing tasks associated with the shipping of materials.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Coordination/Scheduling of:
  • Company trucks and drivers.
  • In-bound carriers.
  • Secondary dispatch of drivers.
  • Sub-haulers, as required.
• Prepare a variety of shipping documents for company drivers and common carriers.
• Complete data entry associated with shipments.
• Maintain high degree of continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain Oracle & K2 responsibilities.
• Coordinate with operations staff to optimize shipping and inter-department efficiencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous shipping department or related experience.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs and related software.

Professional Competencies

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform tasks under tight deadline requirements.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

Questionnaire Instructions

• Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel
• Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box
• Click on Continue to begin
• Please answer each question
• Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.
• Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign.

*ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.