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INTERNATIONAL FLOORING
Distribution Clerk
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What they do
A Cargo Coordinator or Freight Forwarder manages shipments of cargo or freight for a company or client. Identifies the best options for transporting cargo, arranges shipments, monitors carriers, tracks fees and tariffs, and confirms the arrival of cargo.
$49,730 / year median in Georgia
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Schedule M-F 8am-5pm Responsibilities
- Book LTL shipments
- Schedule large shipments and plan logistics
- Process and receive containers/ all inbound shipments
- Track all incoming containers
- Keep files of goods shipped and received by preparing regular shipping and receiving reports for managers
- Handle issues arising in shipping or inventory handling
- Operating forklift and/or pallet jack as needed
- Process and submit freight claims Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organization and administrative skills
- Integrity and leadership skills
- Exemplary customer care skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to operate warehouse machinery such as forklifts
- Detail-oriented and multitasking skills