What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Clerk position at Connect Staffing?
Connect Staffing is hiring a Traffic Clerk for a freezer warehouse distribution center in Riverside, CA. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $19.00/hr. In this role, you will schedule and check in/out drivers for inbound and outbound loads, verify shipping documents, and enter shipment data into WMS and ERP systems. This is a long-term placement with a direct path to becoming part of the facility's core team.
Pay: $19.00/hr
Location: Riverside, CA
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Primary workplace language(s): English
Work Environment: Freezer Warehouse / Distribution Center
Responsibilities
- Verify BOLs (Bills of Lading), packing slips, and invoices for accuracy on inbound and outbound shipments.
- Communicate with carriers, dispatchers, and internal warehouse teams about load status and delays.
- Assign dock doors and coordinate loading and unloading activities.
- Maintain logs and records of shipments, trailers, and dock activity.
- Resolve shipment discrepancies and report issues to supervisors.
- Support customers and carriers with shipment status inquiries.
Minimum Requirements
- 1 year of experience in a logistics, transportation, or warehouse environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven ability to manage and reconcile shipment discrepancies in a warehouse or distribution setting
- Experience coordinating directly with carriers or third-party logistics providers
- Experience with SAP or a TMS (Transportation Management System).
- Familiarity with dock scheduling and trailer yard management.
- Experience working in a freezer or cold storage distribution environment.
- Strong data entry accuracy with high-volume shipment records.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish — helpful for communicating with drivers and warehouse staff.
- Hands-on experience with warehouse management system (WMS) (Warehouse Management System) or ERP systems for data entry and shipment tracking.
- You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Traffic Clerk, Shipping and Receiving Clerk, Logistics Clerk, Transportation Clerk, Warehouse Clerk, Dock Coordinator, Inbound/Outbound Clerk, Freight Coordinator, Distribution Clerk, Shipping Coordinator.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to work at a fast pace in a high-volume distribution environment.
- Steel toe boots required (employee-provided).
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
- Drug screen required.
- Background check required.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify).
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Direct deposit / Paycard.
- Health and dental benefits available.
- Earn referral bonuses.
- CalSavers retirement program available.
After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.
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