Transportation Clerk

Container Store; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Sick pay / PTO

Job summary

The Container Store is seeking a Transportation Clerk to support store replenishment and Direct to Customer shipments from our Distribution Center in Coppell, TX. This full-time, hourly, non-exempt role uses the Transportation Management System to schedule trucks and communicate with carriers and stores.

You will manage day-to-day scheduling, maintain confidential information, and collaborate across teams to ensure timely shipments and smooth merchandise flows.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to pass background checks and investigations due to regulations.
• Willing to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry trends.
• Positive attitude and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Uses MMS Truck Scheduling to build shipping schedules for Store Replenishment and Direct to Customer shipments.
• Uses Transportation Management System to create trucks and communicate them to carriers and stores.
• Acts as conduit of information between Carriers and Stores.
• Maintains punctuality and adheres to assigned schedule.
• Maintains discretion regarding confidential/sensitive information.
• Performs other tasks and duties as requested.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Decision making

Attentive to detail

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Overview

Transportation Clerk position ensures that all Store Replenishment and Direct to Customer shipments are created timely to support merchandise flows smoothly through the Distribution Center (DC) operation. Utilizing the Transportation Management System (TMS) and internal systems Transportation Clerk manages the workload while communicating with various departments within the Distribution Center, Carriers, and Stores. This position requires someone to take initiative and make decisions. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.

What We Stand For

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

Here’s a sneak peek at our world-classDistribution Center. Each of the wonderfully innovative products found in our stores is received, processed and shipped from one of our distribution centers.There are many career opportunities on our distribution team!

Responsibilities

• Utilizes MMS Truck Scheduling to build shipping schedule for Store Replenishment within the Distribution Center to enable planning to allocate freight to the store.
• Leverages Transportation Management System to create trucks and systematically communicate them for Store Replenishment and Direct to Customer Shipments
• Conduit of information between Carriers and Stores
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
• Performs other requested tasks and duties

We believe in taking care of our team.That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance (though we've got that covered too!). Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping youcontain your health,grow your career, andfind balance in your life.

Here's a peek at what you can expect:

• Rewarding payto recognize the value you bring to the team.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plansto keep you and your loved ones well.
• 401(k) retirement savings planwith optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
• Unique "1equals3" websitefor easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
• We've got your back!Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.

For our full-time associates, we offer even more:

• Peace-of-mind benefits:Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Family-focused support:Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program.
• Work-life balance boosters:Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.
• Discounts galore:Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance (because fur-babies matter!).
• Recognition you deserve: We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions.
• Thriving with diversity:Participate in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and help guide how we give back to the community, while having a space to connect, support one another, and celebrate cultural heritages.

But that's not all!We offer a fun and collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to pass background checks and investigations due to foreign, federal, state and local regulations; based on position responsibility and sensitivity, periodic check and reinvestigations may be performed
• Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
• Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
• Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
• Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
• Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best … (truncated) …

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employerand comply with the

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