Forwarding Assistant

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. 
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Forwarding Assistant will conduct production activities in a manufacturing or field site to optimize resource use, minimize costs and maintain quality standards. In this role, you will contribute to conducting data management, reporting and analysis, shipping, client interaction, business partnership and people, resource, budget and project management.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform schedule preparation and dispatch duties through the creation of the plan and direction of the activity of carriers or equipment.
• Participate in development, maintenance and execution of regulatory compliance procedures.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties in support of the shipment execution process, completing tasks using industry standard procedures.
• Plan, manage and review production operations to achieve output and quality objectives.
• Solicit, collect and organize documentation and data and enter routine data into one or more systems.
• Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Transportation experience
• Microsoft office tools
• Answering lots of emails and phone calls

Position Details

Location: Wichita, KS

Schedule: Onsite | Monday to Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm

Posting type: Internal & External

Relocation assistance is not provided for this role

The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

At Cargill we put people first.  As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-

wellnessto learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.