Overview
FREIGHT PROCESSOR Jobs in Seattle, WA at Coastal Transportation Inc
Job Summary
The Freight Processor will inventory and load all freight in its appropriate area (container, railcar, trailer, or vessel staging). They must be detail oriented and must ensure that proper product identification, counts, weights, tallies, and quality control of all freight is being completed per instructions from the Operations Manager
Essential Job Function/Duties
Responsible for receiving and processing freight for northbound voyages
Responsible for checking the inventory and loading all freight in its appropriate area (container, railcar, trailer, or vessel staging
Ensures proper product identification, counts, weights, and tallies
Quality control inspection of all products
Must be able to ensure that all freight is staged/loaded to maximize cube and minimize damage to product
Have the ability to halt operations if there are inventory or load problems and make appropriate personnel aware
Ensure outbound container, railcars, that pictures are taken of the finished load and the seal attachment is verified
Must comply with Coastal Transportations Safety program
Assist other departments as directed by Operations Manager
Work Environment
Work is performed in a warehouse and outdoors in all weather conditions. Employee may also be exposed to loud noises, dangerous machinery and equipment and situations that require the utmost attention to safety.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required
2 years relevant experience
Forklift experience or the willingness to learn
Key Attributes:
Ability to sort, stack, wrap and band freight (up to 65lbs regularly and 90lbs occasionally) for shipments
Ability to identify or categorize freight based on supplied information and visual cues
A desire to learn and perform many different facets of a complex operation
Flexibility in hours worked (including overtime) as needed and this may include weekends
Ability to work as an individual and as a team member
Attention to detail
Great interpersonal communication skills with all employees and management
Computer Skills:
Experience with handheld scanners or the willingness to learn
Title: FREIGHT PROCESSOR
Company: Coastal Transportation Inc
Location: Seattle, WA
