Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely, efficiently, with quality and pride. Our Associates are the reason for our success, and developing their talent remains critical to our future.

Our Chicago NS Location is hiring a full time Yard Inventory Clerk. We are located near 130 th & Torrence and this operation is a 24/7. This will be a day shift- rotating the days every other week. 1st week- Sunday-Wednesday 2nd week- Sunday- Tuesday. 12 Hour Shifts

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Summary of Position:

This position maintains and supports all rail load building functions utilizing Norfolk Southern proprietary inventory software as well as other inventory systems. Coordinates railcar activity with representatives of Norfolk Southern, completes necessary documents, and ensures facility paper flow is complete and accurate. This position assists the Norfolk Southern and AWC management team with day to day operations and special projects. Interfaces with all AWC staff and associates, corporate associates, transportation representatives (rail).

Essential Functions, Duties & Tasks:

• Enter data into rail car inventory system accurately and efficiently
• Ensure accurate rail car inventory in Norfolk Southern system
• Communicate with AWC and Rail Road management and crew members throughout shift regarding rail car arrival and departure times, availability, etc.
• Identify, analyze and resolve problems as they occur
• Ensure proper way billing has applied to railcars, documented and reported prior to deleting
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly records for AWC and Norfolk Southern
• Answer phones for facility
• Provide operational support to customer as directed by facility management
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Reacts to change productively
• Conducts himself or herself in a manner that maintains a positive work atmosphere through positive communication and professional and ethical behavior to build and maintain excellent working relationships with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management
• Good and regular attendance
• Ability to work in a variety of situations
• Positive demeanor

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent word processing, spread sheet, and email skills
• Able to remain calm during chaotic and stressful periods
• Knowledge of office and business practices, equipment, and procedures
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Able to pay close attention to details and identify/correct mistakes
• Excellent skills interacting with other staff members, outside representatives, and customers
• Must possess good planning, analysis, and organizing skill
• Ability to keep confidential information private
• Conducts himself or herself in a manner that maintains a positive work atmosphere through positive communication and professional and ethical behavior to build and maintain excellent working relationships with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management
• Good and regular attendance
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions up to 70% of the time
• Ability to work in a variety of situations
• Positive demeanor

Education, Experience & Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license
• Intermediate computer skills
• Must be able to obtain e-RAILSAFE clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• 6-12 months office environment experience
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to adapt to various software systems which are proprietary to the railroad.

Auto Warehousing Company, including its subsidiaries, is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.