Shipping Clerk

Avature; Wever (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shipping Clerk to join their Operations team. This role involves providing essential administrative and logistical support to ensure smooth operations in the storage and loading area. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, managing both routine tasks and unexpected challenges while adhering to safety protocols. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll play a vital role in maintaining operational efficiency. If you're ready to contribute to a company that values innovation and employee empowerment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles with strong communication skills.
• Ability to meet physical demands and work outdoors in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical support to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor terminal activity and assist with data processing.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Tools

KochNT terminal management system

Bourque logistics system

Job description

Koch Fertilizer is looking for a shipping clerk to join our Operations team in Wever, Iowa. This role involves providing both administrative and field support to ensure the efficient operation of the storage and loading area. The Shipping Clerk stays informed about industry concepts, practices, and procedures, while also managing confidential and time-sensitive materials.

The Shipping Clerk works 12-hour shifts straight nights: 6:00 pm-6:00 am on a 4-5-5 rotation alternating between 4-5 days or nights on, followed by 4-5 days off . This role will occasionally need to respond to callouts and work overtime as needed.

What You Will Do

1. Administrative and Logistical Support: Provide comprehensive support to the Shipping and Loading Department, ensuring efficient operations and prompt completion of logistical tasks.
2. Correspondence and Communication: Handle all forms of communication, including emails, phone calls, and in-person inquiries professionally and courteously.
3. Project Support: Assist the Logistics Coordinator with various projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.
4. System and Process Management:
1. Develop and maintain both electronic and manual filing systems to enhance efficiency.
2. Monitor terminal activity, complete data processing and order maintenance via the KochNT terminal management system and Bourque logistics system.
3. Identify and troubleshoot process issues, assist in determining root cause and provide solutions.
5. Safety and Compliance: Promote a culture of safety by ensuring adherence to all safety policies and procedures. Work with teams to analyze and maintain safe and efficient loading activities.
1. Driver and trailer database administration.
2. Track and file truck and rail car inspection reports and loading check sheets.
3. Professional and prompt assistance to drivers at check-in and throughout the loading.
4. Printing and/or providing to driver’s paperwork, including a bill of lading where needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

1. Experience performing administrative tasks, such as filing, speaking on the phone, relaying messages, completing reports, and scheduling meetings/appointments.
2. Willing and able to meet the physical requirements:
1. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
2. Bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds.
3. Wearing industrial chemical plant uniforms and PPE as required.

What Will Put You Ahead

1. Experience in storage and loading operations
2. Experience in the fertilizer industry.
3. Knowledge in local, state and federal environmental regulations.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.