Traffic Clerk

Burnett Specialists; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking a Traffic Clerk for a distribution center in east El Paso. You will dispatch inbound and outbound shipments, coordinate carrier pickups, and manage trailer yard activities while ensuring accurate inventory and regulatory compliance. Strong English/Spanish communication is preferred.

The role requires 3–5 years in traffic/shipping with HS Diploma or GED; automotive experience is a plus. Proficiency in Word/Excel/Outlook and daily reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years' experience in traffic, shipping, cartage and distribution.
• Mexican Operations experience preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Windows, Outlook.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch inbound/outbound finished goods and raw materials.
• Support trailer movements and schedule carriers.
• Monitor and maintain trailer inventory fleet.
• Issue daily shipments and manage trailer contents inventory.
• Coordinate with MX Customs/Traffic, Logistics and ECSC Customs.
• Follow up schedules with vendors and local pickups.
• Provide empty trailers and track deliveries to planners.
• Maintain CTPAT compliance.
• Communicate with US Customs, carriers, HR, Security and Logistics.

Skills

Shipping coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer skills (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Distribution center located in east El Paso is looking for a Traffic Clerk.

Basic Position Duties:

• Dispatch all Inbound/Outbound finished goods and raw material.
• Support finished goods with empty trailers and schedule carriers for finished goods pick up or for empty containers.
• Support Raw Materials with empty trailers for raw material shipments going to MX Distribution Center and plants.
• Monitor and maintain assigned trailer inventory fleet.
• Issue daily inbound and outbound shipments, schedule and maintain accurate inventory of contents within storage trailers at ECSC and 3rd party trailer yard.
• Communicate with MX Customs/Traffic, Logistics and ECSC Customs to confirm deliveries or pick up schedules.
• Follow up schedules with vendors and carriers on local pick up & deliveries.
• Provide empty trailers (as needed), track deliveries and confirm to MC/FG planners of arrival times.
• Strong communication with MX Traffic/Custom staff for whereabouts of trailers and delivery status.
• Responsible for yard truck (maintenance, repair, plates) and spotting activities from dock to dock.
• Inventory of yard and 3rd party trailer holding facility are kept up with and reported on a daily basis.
• Provide directive to mule spotter for required Operations to include arrival, departure and priority for yard.
• Daily meeting readiness with Planners and Management to discuss deliveries and shipment schedules.
• Support FG with Returnable Containers processing to external vendors.
• Monitor CTPAT compliance.
• Communicate with US Customs, Carriers, HR, Security and Logistics departments.
• Notify and implement changes as required to maintain CTPAT certification.
• Issue daily reports and daily logs, assign delivery numbers, review that shipment paperwork is accurate, seal trailers and download information and pictures into the system.
• Other duties as needed.

Position Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED required 3 – 5 years’ experience in Traffic and shipping, cartage and distribution (automotive preferred).
• Mexican Operations experience preferred Proficient in computer skills: Word, Excel, Windows, Outlook Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work schedule:

• Tuesday - Saturday 9am -6pm

Pay rate:

• $14-$15 depending on experience

Position:

• Position could become full time with the company.