Gate Clerk - IMEX USA

Overview

IMEX is looking for an enthuastic, self starter Gate Clerk to controls access to intermodal facilities and provides clerical support by performing inspections of intermodal containers. 

The starting pay is $18.24 (then 19.24 after probationary) 

Prefered but not required bi-lingual in spanish and english.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs inspections on all inbound and outbound intermodal units using an automated computerized gate system and/or handheld device.
• Use Windows programs for details on transactions and corrections to transactions.
• Track and update system issues and problems.
• Notes the conditions of trailers, chassis or containers after inspection
• Control access onto facilities.
• Maintains assigned equipment & ensures work area is clean and orderly.
• Performs work in accordance with established safety & quality management procedures.
• Applicants must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays that fall on your rotation.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfacto­rily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.  Company will train.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bilingual (English- Spanish) required. 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The physical demands described here are represen­tative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.