Yard Clerk

Work setting

• Freight forwarding
• Transportation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Light cleaning duties
• Maintain work records and logs
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• Keep track of shipments
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Receive requests for emergency assistance or service
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Electronic mail
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Internet

Service experience

• Trucking

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Wellness program