Administrative Clerk - Windsor, Canada - Farrow

Farrow

Verified Company

Windsor, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Shift Details:

Primarily working Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Some overtime and holidays may be required.

This position is for 30 hours per week.

Company Summary:

Farrow is a diversified, family-owned business that facilitates international trade by executing comprehensive customs brokerage and integrated logistics solutions.

We provide our clients peace of mind with our customs brokerage, shipping and freight-forwarding capabilities for Canada and the United States.

Farrow Prides itself on providing exceptional customs service with a true focus on trade compliance.

It is our passion for personalized care that has led to Farrow being in business for over 100 years and has allowed us to constantly expand with 29 locations across North America and we're still growing We're real people, family-owned and dedicated to our employees with a history of reinvesting in them.

This commitment and dedication are why many of our employees have been with us longer than 20 years and why we have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 10 consecutive years.

Courier Services - Administrative Clerk - Courier

This position is primarily responsible for assisting with a variety of administrative and dispatching duties.

Key Responsibilities (Supervisory/Materials/Information)

Providing general administrative and clerical support to the work unit including preparing documents, letters and forms
Prepare reports as assigned
Maintain files, both hard copy and electronic
Assist dispatcher and manager with driver dispatch duties
Assist with billing functions as assigned
Complete other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

High school education or related experience
At least 12 years of general administrative / office experience
Experience / Education in the supply chain industry (transportation, Customs, logistics, freight forwarding)

Competencies, Working Skills & Attributes

Excellent communication, customer service, organization, and problemsolving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word)
Ability to work under pressure (deadline oriented), in a fastpaced environment, with mínimal supervision
Selfmotivated, with a willingness to take on additional tasks, as needed
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment with mínimal supervision
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
Ability to operate standard office equipment (computer, phone, printer, copier, scanner, fax machine

Working Conditions, Mental Effort & Physical Requirements

Flexibility to work increased hours, if needed, including working statutory holidays on occasion
Must work under deadlines and related stresses in a timely and efficient manner
Able to sit for extended period of time while viewing computer screen, answering phones, etc.
Able to focus on computer screen and/or written materials for extended periods of time
Manual dexterity required for data entry, sorting, filing, etc.
Ability to obtain Police Clearance to meet security requirements

Farrow is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.