Shipping Clerk - Swing Shift

Farwest; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with match

Safety bonus

Job summary

Farwest is seeking a Shipping Clerk to join our onsite team. You will coordinate outbound/inbound shipments, schedule trucks, prepare bills of lading, and maintain accurate data in our systems while working closely with Sales and Warehouse personnel.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Training and safety programs are in place, with opportunities for career development at Farwest.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in shipping department or related experience.
• Proficient with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database, e-mail.
• Lean/Kaizen knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedules Company trucks.
• Coordinates in-bound carrier schedules.
• Communicates truck arrival and order status with Warehouse staff.
• Prepares bill of ladings.
• Handles secondary dispatch of drivers.
• Communicates schedule and order issues to Sales.
• Data entry for shipments (order closing, dispatch).
• Prepares outbound material loads.
• Collaborates to optimize shipping inter-department processes.
• Supports training and participates in process improvement projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database

Email

Job description

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Shipping Clerk 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 600 employees 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. We are a full line steel service center with product line distribution, flame, plasma, and laser processing, welding, forming, rolling, and reinforcing steel capabilities.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision,Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Disability, a 401K with up to a 3.5% match
• Safety bonus of up to $0.60 an hour paid quarterly based on branch safety goals
• Career development opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Job Type:

Full Time, Onsite

Shift:

Swing Shift, 2:00pm-10:30pm

Wage:

$21.00 to $25.00, DOE

Purpose of This Position:

Performs tasks associated with the shipping of materials

Major Duties:

• Schedules Company trucks
• Coordinates in-bound carrier schedules
• Communicates truck arrival, order preparation, etc. with Warehouse personnel
• Prepares bill of ladings
• Handles secondary dispatch of drivers
• Communicates schedule and order issues to Sales department
• Responsible for data entry associated with shipments including order closing, dispatch, etc.
• Prepares outbound material loads
• Coordinates with Operations staff to optimize shipping and inter-department efficiencies
• Assists in training staff as needed
• Takes active role in various department and inter-department projects including but not limited to process improvement, etc.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Reliable, on time be ready to work daily.
• Must have an eye for detail and be able to multi-task without hesitation.
• Minimum of 2 years in shipping department or related applicable experience.
• Must be proficient with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database, e-mail, and other related software.
• Previous customer service experience and knowledge of Lean and Kaizen principles preferred.

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.