Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Commercial Cargo Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the arrival, loading, and shipping of northbound and southbound commercial cargo at the Dole Gulfport Terminal. The incumbent will document and report on vessel invoices and charges associated with the handling of proprietary and commercial cargo shipped and received by the Gulfport Terminal.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support DOCE Operations & Compliance Manager to ensure customer expectations are met and departmental issues are communicated effectively.
• Point of contact for Dole’s third-party Commercial Documentation Agency, Freight Forwarders, and Comm Paper Customers to clarify pending releases and shipping instructions.
• Update union labor policies and procedures to ensure clear communication and accurate workflow among all external and internal vendors, including Terminal Management, Vessel Operations, Gate and Yard Operations, Stevedoring, and DOCE.
• Coordinate special warehouse projects, such as audits of specific customer physical inventory.
• Coordinate with terminal and equipment managers/supervisors to ensure adequate equipment and labor resources and inform terminal management of available warehouse space to facilitate decisions with the Equipment Department.
• Work with the Terminal Superintendent and Warehouse Foreman regarding cargo shipped and received.
• Verify reports of shipped and received cargo, royalties, and assessments.
• Update both physical and system files for northbound cargo that has been released and shipped.
• Report on the quarterly inventory of commercial paper to the DOCE Operations & Compliance Manager.
• Coordinate cargo inspections with U.S. Customs and terminal management.
• Work with the Terminal Superintendent on the loading of both commercial and proprietary cargo per vessel.
• Verify wharfage charges from the Stevedore Company and MSPA on shipped cargo.
• Review and update charges to corresponding cargo accounts.
• Create cargo reports by reviewing charges on a per-vessel and per-commodity basis.
• Cross-check each vessel’s load list for accuracy.
• Communicate directly with Gulfport’s rail carrier, KCS Railroad, to ensure the correct number of railcars are recorded as received and released and investigate and dispute demurrage billed by the rail carrier.
• Review commercial paper inventory weekly to confirm that Salesforce reflects the physical carryover.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Hazmat certification preferred
• 3-5 years warehouse inventory/administrative experience preferred
• Ability to utilize Microsoft 365 suite including Outlook.
• The ability to learn and operate internal computer programs to input, report, and verify commercial and proprietary shipments.
• Effective communication with internal and external contacts.
• Organized and able to manage time.
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to work in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization throughout their employment. The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Dole Fresh Fruit Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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