Office Clerk

$39,520 - $47,840/Yr

Universal Logistics Holdings - Saint Louis, MO

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Saint Louis, MO
5,001-10,000 employees
Truck Transportation

About the position

As an Office Clerk at Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., you will play a crucial role in the logistics and transportation sector by managing various administrative tasks that support the operations of the company. Your primary responsibilities will include inputting work orders into the Filemaker system, which involves both import and export orders as well as repositioning work orders. You will be responsible for updating order statuses in the system, ensuring that all information is accurate and up-to-date. This includes verifying work order details such as rates, accessorial charges, and storage fees, which are essential for maintaining operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. In addition to data entry, you will coordinate the scheduling of pre-pulls for loads in the system, working closely with dispatch to ensure timely deliveries. Your role will also involve accepting loads and updating customer websites, which requires you to trace containers using various rail and port websites to monitor their locations and arrival times. You will be expected to follow up with customers regarding deliveries, last free days, earliest return dates, and cut-off times, confirming and scheduling delivery times with consignees. Another key aspect of your position will be to generate rates for customers and broker carriers, which includes quoting rates along with any additional charges such as fuel, detention, and chassis fees. You will also need to ensure that the weight of the loads is legal and that any hazardous materials are handled appropriately. Problem-solving and analytical skills will be essential as you address customer issues and ensure smooth operations within the logistics framework.

Responsibilities

  • Inputting work orders received into the Filemaker system
  • Inputting import, export, and reposition work orders
  • Updating order statuses in Filemaker (PN and APT status)
  • Verifying work order information such as rates, accessorial (additional) charges, and storage charges
  • Scheduling pre-pull of loads in the system for dispatch
  • Coordinating appointments with dispatch
  • Accepting loads and updating customer websites
  • Tracing containers on the rail/port websites
  • Using rail websites (CN, CSX, NS, CP, KCS, BNSF, UP) to track container locations and arrival times
  • Using port websites to monitor vessel arrivals, identifying when containers are grounded and released
  • Updating last free day (LFD) once containers have arrived
  • Following up with customers on deliveries, last free day, earliest return date, and cut-off times
  • Confirming and scheduling delivery times with the consignee
  • Coordinating pick-up numbers and loading times with the shipper
  • Generating rates for customers and broker carriers
  • Quoting rates plus additional charges (fuel, detention, chassis, and chassis split)
  • Ensuring weight of the loads are legal and if carrying Hazmat material
  • Problem-solving and analyzing customer problems

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proficiency in using Filemaker or similar database systems
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
  • Excellent communication skills for coordinating with dispatch and customers
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
  • Basic understanding of logistics and transportation processes

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in the logistics or transportation industry
  • Familiarity with rail and port tracking systems
  • Customer service experience
  • Problem-solving skills

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
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