Summary:

The Freight/AP Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of freight and material invoices. Working closely with the Grower Accounting Manager and facility teams, this role verifies charges, maintains material inventory records and helps vendors and carriers get paid correctly and on schedule.

Results Statement:

This role contributes to the organization’s success by driving operational excellence and consistency across multiple locations, ensuring strong financial performance, customer satisfaction, and alignment with company mission, vision, and core values.

Essential Responsibilities:

Freight:

• Verify and process payment for all freight invoices.

Materials:

• Verify, issue and process payment for all material invoices.
• Clear negative material tags.

Facilities:

• Create MIA and damaged fruit for facilities on a monthly basis.

Misc. Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the needs of the business.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel skills.
• Proficient in data entry and data management.
• Ability to present oneself with professional appearance and behavior in accordance with Employee Handbook Policies.
• Ability to meet all security requirements and/or pass a drug and alcohol test (security sensitive positions only).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in business or accounting preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish.

Physical Demands:

To successfully perform this role, an employee should be able to:

• Sit for periods of time and regularly use their hands to complete work-related tasks.
• Frequently stand and walk throughout the workday.
• Occasionally reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Perform tasks requiring close visual attention.