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Transportation Clerk roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Logistics, freight, and shipping companies with established HR infrastructure are your strongest targets for permanent sponsorship.
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Responsible for the daily/weekly maintaining of pallet tracking (where applicable), audit of driver logs and trip reports, log and driver file DOT requirements tracking. Liaison for internal customer support. Track all return goods as directed by the customer for the close out of returns from the private fleet.
Pay: $21.75/hr - $1.00 Shift differential
Shift: Monday-Friday 11pm-7am
Retention Bonus: $2,000
Major Responsibilities:
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Various office and administrative duties, which may include handling accounts payable/receivable and collections, payroll, fuel reconciliation, office supplies, billing, maintaining database and miscellaneous reporting
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Audit of logs and trip reports and other DOT reporting, maintain of files, customer service interaction, resolution of driver equipment requests and pallet tracking.
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Maintenance and distribution of route books, daily interface with drivers, assist with driver coverage of vacation and overflow freight
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Involve Safety team as required by location
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Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements
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Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
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Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
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2 years of general office experience required
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1 year of customer service experience required
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High School diploma or equivalent required
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Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
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AS400 experience preferred
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Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
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Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.
Physical Requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary: Pay: $21.75/hr - $1.00 Shift differential
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Administrative
Job Family: Operations
Address: 1140 Commerce Blvd
Primary Location: US-NJ-Swedesboro
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2604473
Position Summary:
Responsible for the daily/weekly maintaining of pallet tracking (where applicable), audit of driver logs and trip reports, log and driver file DOT requirements tracking. Liaison for internal customer support. Track all return goods as directed by the customer for the close out of returns from the private fleet.
Pay: $21.75/hr - $1.00 Shift differential
Shift: Monday-Friday 11pm-7am
Retention Bonus: $2,000
Major Responsibilities:
-
Various office and administrative duties, which may include handling accounts payable/receivable and collections, payroll, fuel reconciliation, office supplies, billing, maintaining database and miscellaneous reporting
-
Audit of logs and trip reports and other DOT reporting, maintain of files, customer service interaction, resolution of driver equipment requests and pallet tracking.
-
Maintenance and distribution of route books, daily interface with drivers, assist with driver coverage of vacation and overflow freight
-
Involve Safety team as required by location
-
Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements
-
Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
-
Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
-
2 years of general office experience required
-
1 year of customer service experience required
-
High School diploma or equivalent required
-
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required
-
AS400 experience preferred
-
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
-
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.
Physical Requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary: Pay: $21.75/hr - $1.00 Shift differential
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Administrative
Job Family: Operations
Address: 1140 Commerce Blvd
Primary Location: US-NJ-Swedesboro
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2604473
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Transportation Clerk
Translate logistics credentials into PERM language
PERM applications list specific duties and minimum requirements. Reframe your experience around verifiable skills like freight documentation, shipping software, and cargo tracking so your credentials match what employers list in their PERM job description.
Target carriers enrolled in E-Verify
Freight carriers and third-party logistics firms enrolled in E-Verify have established compliance infrastructure, making them more likely to support the full EB-3 sponsorship process rather than treating it as an unfamiliar administrative burden.
Research prevailing wages before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Transportation Clerk roles in your target city. If an employer's offer falls below that level, PERM certification will stall, so confirm wage alignment before accepting.
Search green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Transportation Clerk openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies already familiar with PERM timelines rather than cold-pitching sponsorship to skeptical hiring managers.
Secure a written sponsorship commitment in your offer
Ask for explicit language in your employment offer stating the employer will file PERM and cover associated legal costs. Without this, employers can withdraw sponsorship after you've accepted, leaving you without recourse during the multi-year process.
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Find Transportation Clerk JobsTransportation Clerk Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Transportation Clerk role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Transportation Clerk positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or professional category. The employer must complete PERM labor certification, proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role, then file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Your specific duties and the employer's minimum requirements must align with the certified job description throughout the process.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B requires an annual lottery and is limited to specialty occupations demanding a bachelor's degree in a specific field. EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, has no lottery at the petition stage, and is available to skilled workers without that narrow degree requirement. The trade-off is timeline: EB-3 takes years, while an approved H-1B grants work authorization within months.
Which employers typically sponsor Transportation Clerk roles for a green card?
Freight carriers, third-party logistics firms, airline ground operations teams, port authorities, and large retail distribution centers are the most active sponsors. Companies with dedicated immigration compliance teams or established relationships with immigration attorneys are best positioned to manage the PERM recruitment documentation and multi-year process. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified sponsorship history in this occupation.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for this role?
Your employer must conduct a federally prescribed recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available at the prevailing wage determined by DOL. Only after PERM is certified can your employer file the I-140 petition with USCIS. The recruitment documentation must match the job duties and minimum requirements exactly as listed.
How long does the EB-3 green card process take for a Transportation Clerk?
From PERM filing to receiving a green card, plan for two to five years if you were born in a country without significant visa backlogs. PERM adjudication at DOL currently takes several months to over a year, followed by I-140 processing at USCIS. Workers born in India or China face substantially longer waits due to per-country annual limits. Migrate Mate can help you identify employers already mid-process with approved PERM cases.
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