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Shipping & Receiving Clerk (3rd shift)

Memphis, TN 38114

Posted: 11/17/2025 Job Type: Contract to Hire Industry: Other (HR, Admin, Mkt, Sales) Job Number: 26854 Pay Rate: $ 20.00

Job Description

Our client, a global food manufacturer in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Traffic Assistant for a 12-month contract position!
This position has the potential to be hired in as a full-time/permanent employee after the contract period. 

As a Traffic Assistant, you'll play a vital role in the day-to-day logistics operations of our fast-paced manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented, high-energy environment and enjoys being a key part of a collaborative supply chain team.


3rd shift hours: 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM 

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods through our shipping and receiving processes. You'll interact daily with truck drivers, internal departments, and system platforms like SAP to manage dock traffic, confirm orders, and maintain shipping accuracy. You'll work closely with supervisors, schedulers, and inventory controllers to support production timelines and maintain organized shipping lanes.


Key responsibilities include:
* Monitoring and coordinating dock door assignments to optimize loading and unloading efficiency
* Assisting the supervisor, IO scheduler, and inventory controller with administrative and logistical tasks
* Accurately entering Good Receipts in SAP and ensuring all documentation is up to date
* Managing communications via email and phone with internal teams and external drivers
* Preparing staging lanes for outgoing shipments and coordinating outbound order processing
* Running daily reports to support operations and maintain real-time shipment visibility
* Conducting order closeouts and tracking dock door usage, including door swaps
* Supporting a strong culture of safety, communication, and operational excellence

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, tech-savvy, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a mission-driven manufacturing environment.

Job Requirements

Skills Required:
 Very strong computer literacy, highly organized, able to multitask, balance priorities, and function independently when necessary. 
Ability to learn quickly and communicate effectively. 
Very strong communication skills.
 
Skills Preferred:
SAP experience strongly preferred.
 
Experience Required:
 1-2 years of transportation experience strongly preferred.
In the absence of transportation (vs. warehouse) experience, the ideal candidate will have a demonstrated work ethic and sufficient experience to ensure they possess the computer, organizational, and communication skills necessary to learn the job quickly.
 
Education Required:
 High school graduate and computer literacy

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