Shipping Clerk

Shipping Clerk

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest's products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States. As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees. Farwest offers full benefits with options to suit everyone, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match.
• Up to a 4% incentive bonus based on sales performance.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
• Compensation based on knowledge, skills, and ability.

Farwest's Shipping Department, seeks an organized and customer-oriented individual to join their Boise team as Shipping Clerk. In this role, you will provide quality service to our customers by performing tasks associated with the shipping of materials. Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Coordination/Scheduling of:
  • Company trucks and drivers.
  • In-bound carriers.
  • Secondary dispatch of drivers.
  • Sub-haulers, as required.
• Prepare a variety of shipping documents for company drivers and common carriers.
• Complete data entry associated with shipments.
• Maintain high degree of continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain Oracle & K2 responsibilities.
• Coordinate with operations staff to optimize shipping and inter-department efficiencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous shipping department or related experience.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs and related software.

Professional Competencies:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform tasks under tight deadline requirements.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US!