Scale & Traffic Administration Clerk
T. Parker Host
Avondale Marine is a 254-acre former shipyard on Mile 108 of the Mississippi River, redeveloped into a multimodal logistics terminal with significant warehousing and storage capabilities. T. Parker Host acquired Avondale in 2018 from Huntington Ingalls Industries and has since reestablished its iconic prominence into a model of ingenuity. Avondale Marine, LLC is a historic property with four docks and over one mile of waterfront, uniquely accommodating ships, barges, rail and trucks. This facility offers immediate access to the regional and interstate highway system and is positioned at the interchange of six Class I railroads, creating the ability for cargo to be distributed in all directions.
Avondale has become integral to HOST’s continued efforts of shifting the transportation paradigm and rethinking how cargo moves – providing exceptional service and solutions to our customers.
Position Summary: The Scale House administrator will be administering the weigh bridges, recording trucks in and out of the terminal, and interacting with truck drivers and all internal and external stakeholders applicable. This individual will also assist the team with record keeping and process improvement, and will be integrally involved with the rail movements and paperwork administration at Avondale.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
+ Greet customers and drivers. Direct trucks customers upon entering and exiting the facility.
+ Weighing trucks in and out of the facility. Prepare or execute documents, such as work orders, work logs, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials, also as it relates to rail movements.
+ Track weight information from scale to computer system and get appropriate signatures.
+ Work with the CSR team on cargo documentation and reporting, and compare with records, such as manifests, work orders, bills of lading, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipments.
+ Providing general upkeep of the Scale House and work closely with terminal operations.
+ Assisting with office duties, clerical, filing and paperwork as needed.
+ Ensuring that customers conduct business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
+ Tracking information in Oracle based systems.
+ ·Assist yard crew in setting up/ tallying loads for outbound delivery and inventory.
+ Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping purposes.
+ Work with the customer service team to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
+ Other duties as assigned
Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:
+ High School Diploma required.
+ Candidate must be proactive, flexible, and a self-starter. Must have ability to multi-task, prioritize, and execute multiple activities in a fast-paced work environment.
+ Must be able to manage the varied tasks associated with multiple projects and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines.
+ Self-motivated with strong organizational and communication skills, excellent interpersonal, presentation and analytical skills.
+ Ability to work independently and the desire to contribute in every aspect to a team environment.
+ MS Office software skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
+ Valid driver’s license.
Physical Requirements:
+ Long periods of sitting and standing
+ Lifting weights of up to 40 lbs
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