Gate Clerk - 12/hr. Day Shift - 4 On / 4 Off

                                                                                       LOGISTICS FOR THE INDUSTRIOUS

At Venture, we help our clients deliver their products, their promises, and their potential every day. If you believe in delivering great customer service, value partnership, and are always looking for a challenge, we’d like to meet you.

                                                            12-HOUR DAY SHIFT - 5:00AM TO 5:00PM - ROTATING 4 ON / 4 OFF  

POSITION SUMMARY

This position oversee (returnable and/or yard) operations in our dedicated facility. Requires interaction with our customer associates, our driver associates as well as our warehouse and management associates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION

• Manage inbound/outbound freight
• Manage paperwork and coordination of inbound/outbound freight
• Manage outbound freight and returns for Venture warehousing
• Be proactive in communication with the plant and our personnel regarding issues and needs
• Assist in any reporting necessary for freight movement, identification, and tracking
• May manage activities of our plant "loaders" and/or “spotters.”
• May manage yard checks and foreign carrier inbound/outbound freight
• Regular and predictable attendance

 OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous supervisory experience
• TMW Office Suite proficiency

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Transportation related fields 

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.) 

• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is essential
• Ability to work in a safety sensitive environment at the plant and yard operations
• Ability to communicate with many levels of personnel – internal and external customers
• Ability to challenge the status quo and work positively to improve our operation
• Ability to handle constructive criticism positively
• Ability to resolve conflict and problems diplomatically

OTHER INFORMATION

• The essential job functions and major job functions are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform.  
• Position Descriptions may be changed or revised by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion.

 BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Generous Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays 
• 401K with company match from day 1
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee’s employment relationship with the Company is at-will.