SunSteel LLC
Reports to: Shipping Manager Hourly: $17.13 – $25.00
Department: Shipping Location: Sunnyside, WA
JOB SUMMARY: Provides support for management and responsible for transportation activities. Functions as a direct point of contact for customers, drivers, contract carriers and division employees in various departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Monitor personnel or equipment locations and coordinate service and schedules.
- Maintain accurately always described routes in process, maintain route updates, and make route changes as necessary.
- Plan all transportation activities to optimize efficiency of facilities, personnel, supplies, and equipment.
- Utilize various sources of communication for scheduling; including internet, e-mail and company phone system.
- Communicate with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment.
- Prepare daily work and run schedules.
- Document both positive and negative driver performance on prescribed forms.
- Check paperwork prepared by drivers for accuracy and completeness, coordinate paper flow, maintain records, and analyze systems for process improvement.
- Assist with ensuring that all shipments follow DOT rules and regulations governing drivers, interstate shipping and all other applications.
- Prepares and produces department reports as necessary, including Bill of Lading and Loading Sheets.
- Assists with investigations into the causes of damage or shortages in consignments or overcharges for freight or insurance.
- Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, co-workers, clients and supervisors
- Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor
COMPETENCIES:
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Customer/Client Focus
- Results Driven
- Flexibility
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma
- 2 Years of Dispatch Experience and/or CDL Driving Experience
- PC skills, preferably with Windows based software including MS Word 6.0 and Lotus 5.0
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to manage difficult situations and diffuse conflicts with customers
WORK REQUIREMENTS:
- Seldom lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
- Sitting, typing, bending, stooping, reaching, seeing, hearing, speaking.
- Contribute to a positive and productive work environment
- Conform and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions
- Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment
SAFETY:
This is not a safety-sensitive position. A safety-sensitive position has been defined as one where the employee’s responsibilities impact on the health and safety of themselves, coworkers and / or the public (in this case the end-user of our product). All production and production support positions fall into this category. Sunsteel is committed to a safe, drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screening must be passed and continued random drugs screening will be administered if employment is offered – no exceptions.
BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k (with match), Paid Time Off, gym reimbursement and other benefits
SunSteel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
By applying and submitting this application, I affirm that I have read and agree to all of the disclosures and conditions included in the on-line application and that I will be required to submit a completed hard copy application prior to employment.I understand that if I am employed, any misrepresentation or material omission made by me on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate discharge from the employer’s service, whenever it is discovered.
I give the employer the right to contact and obtain information from all references, employers, educational institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of this information contained in this application. I understand that an investigative consumer background check may be performed. I hereby release from liability the employer and its representatives for seeking, gathering and using such information and all other persons, corporations or organizations for furnishing such information.
SunSteel, LLC does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no questions on this application are used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. This application is current for only 60 days. At the conclusion of this time, if I have not heard from the employer and still wish to be considered for employment, it will be necessary to fill out a new application.
If I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, except as may be required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or definite duration. I understand that no representative of the employer other than an authorized officer, has the authority to make any assurances to the contrary. I further understand that any such assurances must be in writing and signed by an authorized officer. I understand it is this company’s policy not to refuse to hire a qualified individual because of that person’s need for a reasonable accommodation as required by the ADA.
I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization.I acknowledge that SunSteel, LLC its divisions and subsidiaries are drug free. I understand that once offered employment, I will be required to submit to a drug and alcohol screening before employment begins and during the course of employment, I understand that my compliance with this policy is a condition of employment. I understand that my compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and that continuing employment is conditional upon the successful passing of this testing. I understand that, if hired, I will be obligated to follow SunSteel, LLC code of ethics. This generally means that I will not hold any interest directly or indirectly, which may compromise my objectivity in the performance of my job functions in a complete and impartial manner or affect my willingness to serve the company’s interest well.
