Traffic Clerk

supply-chain; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring for a First (1st) Shift Traffic Clerk in Modesto, CA. The role focuses on coordinating inbound and outbound freight, maintaining accurate shipping documents, and providing strong customer service.

The position requires at least one year of freight coordination experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. This on-site role offers a 6:00am–4:30pm shift with competitive hourly pay and growth opportunities within a global logistics leader.

Qualifications

• One year experience coordinating inbound and outbound freight.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound freight to support warehouse operations.
• Coordinate freight documents and ensure accuracy of Bills of Lading.
• Maintain timely communication with clients, drivers, and carriers.
• Assist as needed in dispatch and daily shipping activities.
• Work in a physical environment with standing and walking as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Dispatch experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. So, join us. Work with us. Grow with us.

Position: First (1st) Shift Traffic Clerk

Shift: 6:00am– 4:30pm, Monday-Thursday

Pay: $23.25per hour

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will:

• Coordina te, track, and documen t inbound and outbound freight movements to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant transportation operations. This role serves as a key administrative and communication link between dock operations, drivers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to support daily shipping and receiving activities.

The core responsibilities of this role include:

• A minimum of (1) one year's experience in coordinating and scheduling inbound and outbound TL, LTL and SP freight traffic to include deliveries and pick-ups.
• Maintaining high levels of customer service and timely oral and written communication with client representatives as well as representatives and drivers of trucking and transportation companies to achieve and maintain high service levels.
• Coordinating freight to include accurate freight documents, BOL’s (Bills of Lading), etc. are accurate and on time.
• Experience within Dispatch is preferred.
• Ability to work in a sometimes physical, hands‑on role that includes extended period of standing and walking, sometimes out in the elements.
• Work enviroment is not client controlled.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the US and Canada! Our excellent benefits packages include:

• - Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day
• - PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation
• - 401(k) with generous company match
• - Tuition reimbursement program
• - Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Grow your skills. Shape your world.

Role Purpose

Responsible for scheduling truck deliveries and pick ups

Works closely with customer service, client representatives, and representatives and drivers of trucking firms to achieve and maintain high service levels

Coordinates drivers, equipment, and freight

Ensures that all shipping and receiving documents and functions are completed accurately and on time

Key Accountabilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound freight to comply with warehouse operations and capacities.
• Meet or exceed all service and efficiency standards for shipping and receiving.
• Ensure accuracy of all shipping and receiving (B.O.L.) documents.
• Handle all customers and customer representatives at the dispatch window.
• Gather and maintain all data and records relative to shipping and receiving activities.
• Maintain legible and accurate records and logs as required.
• Assist in training new associates.
• Assist in maintaining facility security.
• Maintain the facility dock door control board to be accurate at all times.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self -corrected to the warehouse supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area in accordance with company standards of housekeeping.
• Conduct yourself in a polite and service oriented manner towards customer representatives and fellow associates.

Required Education and Experience

• 1 year experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

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