Traffic Clerk
Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Job Category: Regular Full-Time
Department: Shipping/Receiving
Location: Louisville, KY
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Flexibility is required, as schedule adjustments may be necessary based on business needs.
Hourly Pay Rate: $25.74
Basic Functions
Support Algood's core values by incorporating them in daily thoughts and actions.
The Traffic Clerk serves as a logistic liaison with internal and external movement of Algood Food Company materials and products. This position orchestrates the communication necessary to properly receive, ship, and store inventory necessary for daily operations.
Organizational Relationships
Reports to: Shipping and Receiving Supervisor Supervises: This position has no direct reports
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
***A Traffic Clerk will be trained in both the Receiving and Shipping Duties***
Receiving Duties
* Systematically receive all products coming into Algood Food Company
* This may include Peanuts, Maintenance, Sanitation, Office Supplies, and Product Packaging and Supplies used for production
* Transfer received products/items to the appropriate warehouse.
* Ensure the proper paperwork accompanies shipment to each warehouse
* Create and print pallet licenses for all product/items if required
* Perform Vendor Returns for various items and departments
* Scan all BOLs/Packing lists into appropriate folder for Accounting
* Interact with carrier drivers
* Interact with carriers and suppliers via telephone and email
* Interact with different intercompany departments via telephone and email
* Work closely with Accounting on receipts and invoices
* Schedule pallet deliveries
* Work with Purchasing on the Incoming Schedule
* Work closely with receiving operators to ensure incoming loads are unloading in a timely manner
* Work with shuttle driver to ensure appropriate trailers are backed in to the dock for various departments
* Regular and reliable attendance at the work location is an essential function of this position
Shipping Duties
* Build leads to Sales Orders entered by Sales and print lead details sheet
* Pick/Ship Release all loads
* Confirm all loads
* can all shippers into appropriate folder for Accounting
* Execute the Shipping Status report daily
* Interact with carrier drivers
* Interact with carriers and suppliers via telephone and email
* Interact with different intercompany departments via telephone and email
* Schedule carriers for product pick-ups
* Work with customers to ensure product is picked up
* Log shipments onto various electronic logs
* Prepare USDA loads for bidding freight, secure bids and award bids
* Work with Quality to ensure product is released for shipment
* Verify lot codes and shipment quantities for each shipment
* Review all Sales orders for over/under shipment
* Ensure all shipment documentation is stamped and verified before releasing for shipment and verify driver credentials
* Pull upcoming orders for operators to pre-stage/COA
* Work with Sales/Accounting on customer returns (RMAs)
* Work closely with shipping operators to ensure outgoing loads are loaded in a timely manner
* Work to keep freight cost to a minimum
Standards of Performance
* Informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers and co-workers.
* Ability to overcome minor issues within established procedures.
* Accurate and timely completion of projects and/or reports.
* Initiative to maintain the flow of work with established practices.
* Exceptional oral and written communicative skills.
* Effectively manage interpersonal relationships encouraging openness, candor and trust, both internally and outside of Algood Food Company.
* Successful performance of duties with frequent interruptions and time pressures.
* Successful performance of duties within a team environment.
* Maintenance of Company information in a confidential manner.
* Ability to work independently.
* Good attendance and punctuality.
Mental and Physical Requirements
* Ability to maintain considerable concentration with frequent time pressures and interruptions
* Ability to maintain visual attention for extended periods of time
* Language Skills: Ability to speak, read, and write in the English language. Ability to analyze and interpret common
instructions and schedules
* Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units or measure
* Ability to manipulate necessary office equipment including computer software, hardware, and equipment
* Must comply with all health and safety requirements.
Working Environment and Conditions
This position requires working in an internal environment.
Travel
This position requires less than 10% travel on an as needed basis
Equipment and Tools
*Company Uniforms, Laboratory Jackets, Non-Latex Gloves, Ear Plugs, Safety-Toe Shoes, and Safety Glasses.
*The following equipment and computer programs will be used: Ifix Portal
*MSD365
*Scan Gun Radio
*Zebra Printer Calculator Forklift
Algood Food Co.
Apr 03, 2025