Job Description
Our Dyce based client has an opportunity for a Freight Agent to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Senior Freight Agent, the successful candidate will work as part of the Freight Agency team, primarily receiving, handling and despatching client freight; utilising road, air&sea freight shipping methods when despatching freight to and from their respective destinations/origins. Experience preferable, but a trainee position will be considered. Roles and responsibilities are as follows: Key duties and responsibilities: Ensure all freight is processed accurately using Optima WMS Plan and organise deliveries/shipments to ensure that deadlines are met Maintain records of all deliveries/shipments Ensure correct segregation and documentation of dangerous goods Send daily freight reports to clients Raise purchase orders using Microsoft Dynamics AX Loading and unloading of vehicles/racking/containers safely Maintain clean and safe working environment Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours) Excellent time management&organisational skills Effective communication Problem solving Excellent customer service skills Minimum Qualifications Proficient use of the Microsoft suite Full clean UK Driving license Desirable Qualifications/Competencies Forklift license Experience working in a warehouse environment Dangerous goods by sea