Hiring: Shipping and Receiving Clerk Freight Office Company: Akima Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:33:03 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Cargo, SCA About the job Experience: •4-6 years of experience in the grade of E-5 to E-6. •6 years of experience in the grade of E-5 to E-6. Required Skills: •The Shipping/Receiving Clerk performs clerical and physical tasks in connection with shipping goods of the establishment in which employed and receiving incoming shipments. •In performing day-to-day, routine tasks, this worker follows established guidelines. •In handling unusual non-routine problems, this worker receives specific guidance from supervisor or other officials. •This incumbent may direct and coordinate the activities of other workers engaged in handling goods to be shipped or being received. •Communicating with customers to understand their shipping needs and preferences •Negotiating with carriers and brokers to secure the best rates and terms for the shipments and preparing and verifying the required documents •Track and trace the shipments, updating customers on the status and location of their goods •Be able to resolve any issues or delays that may arise during the transportation process, maintain accurate records and reports of the shipments and their costs and follow up with customers to ensure their satisfaction. Qualifications: •Must be a U.S. citizen. •High School Diploma or GED certificate. •Must be able to pass a drug screening •Must be able to pass a background investigation •Must be able to obtain DOD CAC •Completed prerequisite training for Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 88N Transportation Management Coordinator or have equivalent training with 4-6 years of experience in the grade of E-5 to E-6. •Knowledge of the CONUS Freight Management System (CFM) and the Automated Transportation Control and Movement Document (ATCMD) system. •Operational familiarity with Spot Bids for Oversized over Dimensional Shipments. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!