The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based, and job specific software applications.
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Requires strong skills in the Microsoft Office products, in particular Excel and Word with basic skills in PowerPoint and Access.
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Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
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Requires flexibility, attention to detail, prioritization, and excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside customers and vendors.
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Ability to create spreadsheets and manipulate data contained in spreadsheets already created.
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Good judgment; knows when to escalate issues and when to try to resolve.
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Self-starter and ability to work with little direction.
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Excellent spelling, grammar, and written/oral communication skills.
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Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and set priorities.
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Ability to read and interpret general business documents.
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Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence.
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Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts.
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Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment.
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Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve routine problems.
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Must be eligible to work in the United States.
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Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check.
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At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
SUPERVISION
Position functions with supervision and has no direct reports.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 0-2 years of clerical experience. Experience working in Freight Forwarding or Transportation industry desired. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
None required.
TRAVEL
None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Typically sitting at a desk or table. Intermittently sitting, standing, walking, or stooping.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Normal office situation.
EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
