What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railroad Freight Clerk Roanoke, VA (Shaffer's Crossing) 2025 position at Norfolk Southern?
Requisition 38345 : Railroad Freight Clerk Roanoke, VA (Shaffer's Crossing) 2025
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Job Description
Applicants must be able to type accurately at 35 WPM; perform general clerical work and typing in connection with preparation of various correspondence, files, documents, etc. Applicant will assemble, pack, and ship materials as well as receive trucks, stock inventory and issue materials to employees and other locations. Will secure, prepare, and handle proper documentation for entry into perpetual inventory control system. Position requires bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting as well as operating forklifts and cranes. Must maintain a safe, clean, and organized workplace.
Job Requirements
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities
- Valid driver's license
- Operate forklift and crane
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs
- Inputting information into computers, e-mail correspondence, research material needs and usage
- Perform monthly cycle counts as well as annual inventory
- Requires outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Ability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays Job / shift preference is determined by union agreement and seniority.
Pay and Benefits
The 100% step rate daily wage for these positions is $242.31 / day.
Wage, benefits, and other duties are governed by the collective bargaining union agreement. Union Membership is required with mandatory associated membership dues. New hires will typically join the union within 60 calendar days of the first day of service.
Eligibility for health benefits begin on the first day of the calendar month that follows employment. Spouse and dependents may be eligible for coverage.
Opportunity to qualify for holiday pay on up to 11 holidays specified by the agreement in any year. After 1 year, opportunity to qualify for paid sick leave and paid vacation (based on years of qualified service). Additionally, opportunity to qualify for vacation after 1 year of service.
Company Overview
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE : NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.
Salary : $242
