2nd. shift, FT Transportation Operation Clerk: Monday - Friday: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 160 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

Job Description:

The Transportation Operations Clerk role within the Distribution Center (“DC”) of Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of transportation and logistics documents, support of dispatch and drivers, shipping and planning operations, carrier appointment scheduling, inbound planning, as well as inbound freight scheduling. This role works closely with transportation operations, vendors, DC operations, retail stores, and buyers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain regular and effective communication with buyers, replenishment, DC operations, vendors, carriers, and transportation leadership.


• Utilize extensive telephone contact with vendors, off-site carriers, and freight brokers to ensure accurate and timely processing of freight.


• Accurately and efficiently coordinate inbound freight, including tendering, tracking, and managing vendor ready-to-ship work and appointments.


• Schedule and track/trace inbound, delivery, and import container freight.


• Assist in maintaining all transportation databases, including, but not limited to, fleet trip and driver records.


• Interact and communicate with merchandise vendors and outside logistics service providers.


• Compile carrier scorecards and key performance indicator information.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate's degree in a related field is preferred.


• 1 or more years of experience in transportation, logistics, routing, or scheduling is preferred.


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the role is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions as well as a warehouse environment. The warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and equipment, fumes or airborne particles, electrical components and other conditions associated with the operation of a high volume distribution center.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position.  Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time.  The job description is not a contract, either express or implied.  You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

OSJL Featured Total Rewards & Perks:

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.


• 401K Program


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Associate Store 30% Discounts


• Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 20% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.


• Free lunch Fridays

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position.  Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time.  The job description is not a contract, either express or implied.  You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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The salary range for this position is between $18.00 to $19.00/hour.

Salary varies depending on experience.