Farwest Steel Corporation

Shipping Clerk - Graveyard Shift

Vancouver, WA - Full Time

Hello prospective employee! We appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this available position.

About Farwest:

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees.


Shift: Swing Shift, 10:30pm to 7:00am

Wage:  $19.00 - $24.00

Purpose of This Position:  Performs tasks associated with the shipping of materials

Major Duties:

  • Schedules Company trucks
  • Coordinates in-bound carrier schedules
  • Communicates truck arrival, order preparation, etc. with Warehouse personnel
  • Prepares bill of ladings
  • Handles secondary dispatch of drivers
  • Communicates schedule and order issues to Sales department
  • Responsible for data entry associated with shipments including order closing, dispatch, etc.
  • Prepares outbound material loads
  • Coordinates with Operations staff to optimize shipping and inter-department efficiencies
  • Assists in training staff as needed
  • Takes active role in various department and inter-department projects including but not limited to process improvement, etc.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Must have an eye for detail and be able to multi-task without hesitation.
  • Minimum of 2 years in shipping department or related applicable experience.
  • Must be proficient with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database, e-mail, and other related software.
  • Previous customer service experience and knowledge of Lean and Kaizen principles preferred.
  • Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 3.5% 401K Match
  • 4% bonus based on profits
  • We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone


As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

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