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Terminal Clerk
- New Glasgow, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Armour Transportation Systemsis an award-winning, world-class transportation and logistics company. We are a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer.
Founded in the early 1930s,Armour Transportation Systemshas grown to be one of the largest trucking carriers in Canada, with 26 terminals, 4,000 pieces of equipment, nine maintenance facilities, over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space, and more than 2,000 team members.
Our vision is to be the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world, realizing profitable growth through leading transportation and logistics solutions, global partnerships, exceptional employees, and strategic acquisitions.
Armour TransportationSystemsis looking for aTerminal Clerkbased out of our New Glasgow, NSlocation.
Schedule: Days | 7:30am - 4:30pm
Type: Term | 6 month contract
Position Overview:The Terminal Clerk plays a vital role in supporting the daily administrative and dispatch functions at the terminal. This position ensures the accurate entry and processing of essential data, effective coordination with drivers and internal teams, and the smooth flow of communication to maintain operational efficiency and exceptional service levels.
Key Responsibilities
What We’re Looking For
Armour Transportation Systemsis an award-winning, world-class transportation and logistics company. We are a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer.
Founded in the early 1930s,Armour Transportation Systemshas grown to be one of the largest trucking carriers in Canada, with 26 terminals, 4,000 pieces of equipment, nine maintenance facilities, over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space, and more than 2,000 team members.
Our vision is to be the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world, realizing profitable growth through leading transportation and logistics solutions, global partnerships, exceptional employees, and strategic acquisitions.
Armour TransportationSystemsis looking for aTerminal Clerkbased out of our New Glasgow, NSlocation.
Schedule: Days | 7:30am - 4:30pm
Type: Term | 6 month contract
Position Overview:The Terminal Clerk plays a vital role in supporting the daily administrative and dispatch functions at the terminal. This position ensures the accurate entry and processing of essential data, effective coordination with drivers and internal teams, and the smooth flow of communication to maintain operational efficiency and exceptional service levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform timely and accurate data entry
- Check-in and check-out drivers efficiently
- Maintain undelivered reports and complete daily coding
- Ensure POD (Proof of Delivery) compliance
- Prepare and distribute On-Time Delivery reports
- Respond to customer tracing requests
- Support the OS&D (Over, Short, & Damaged) process, including dock checks
- Manage Hold for Pickup items
- Process AR miscellaneous transactions and cash collections
- Prepare terminal deposits and process credit card payments
- Scan and file paperwork (e.g., BOLs, PODs)
- Maintain and clean up the pickup screen
- Provide general dispatch support
- Order office supplies as needed
- Participate in scheduled calls and meetings (e.g., Terminal Admin calls)
- Coordinate timely delivery and pickup of freight using dispatch tools
- Communicate expectations clearly to drivers and ensure they have necessary documentation
- Verify that delivery trucks are properly manifested prior to departure
- Respond promptly to emails and phone inquiries
- Collaborate with Dispatch, Dock, Drivers, and other departments to meet customer requirements
- Escalate issues or concerns to the Terminal Manager or Supervisor
- Complete additional tasks or projects as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks
- Outgoing and collaborative attitude
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Openness to giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Consistent and professional demeanor
- Industry-related experience preferred
- Certification through CITT or other industry credentials is an asset
- Experience with TMW Systems is an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Strong typing and data entry skills
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Responsibilities
Support terminal administration and dispatch by entering and processing data, coordinating freight movements, communicating with drivers and internal teams, and responding to customer inquiries. Maintain delivery and pickup records, process paperwork and payments, support OS&D activities, and help ensure freight is properly documented and manifested.
Requirements
Candidates should have strong organizational, time-management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Microsoft Office proficiency and strong typing and data-entry skills are required; industry experience, CITT or other industry credentials, and TMW Systems experience are assets.
Skills
- Time Management
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiation
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Dispatch Coordination
- Customer Service
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Data Entry
- Dispatch
- Freight Coordination
- Driver Check-In
- Driver Check-Out
- Undelivered Reports
- Proof Of Delivery
- On-Time Delivery Reports
- Customer Tracing
- OS&D
- Dock Checks
- Hold For Pickup
- Cash Collections
- Terminal Deposits
- Credit Card Payments
- Bills Of Lading
- Pickup Screen
- Dispatch Tools
- Freight Manifesting
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- TMW Systems
- CITT Certification
- Truck Transportation
- Logistics