Job Description

Scope of Position:

Entails reporting onsite to a large domestic client of Expeditors’ where the candidate will support with material handling (including palletizing cartons), label scanning, pallet-jacking cargo into trailers and daily communication with Expeditors’ operations staff on expedited shipments and any issues that arise.

** _ _Major Duties and Responsibilities:__**

Operations:

• Oversee the processes in the area of responsibility, following operational standards (OPS) and KPI expectations
• Improve safety, quality, delivery and cost through continuous improvement methods.
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment.
• Adhere to compliance in the facility and governmental policies at all times.
• Ensure Expeditors destination labels match shipping label to prevent misroutes.
• Use tape measurer and record dimensions and weight of cargo on on hand sheet.
• Ensure accurate and timely receipt of shipments into the Expeditors Transportation system.
• Palletizing, shrink wrapping, and labelling freight.
• Check the condition of the cargo in/out of the warehouse for any potential damages, and report to direct supervisor.
• Stage freight for consolidation and shipping.
• Sign necessary documents to ensure record keeping.
• Use of computer and scanning equipment for timely and accurate communication and data entry.
• Assists in physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Contribute to new hire operational training.
• Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.
• Network communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.
• Operate stand-up or sit-down forklift to unload/load freight into trailers, into or out of racking system or the recommended GNS lanes.
• Load and offload trucks in a timely manner.
• Use RFID technology to scan freight in or out of the facility and put away or pick from designated barcoded locations.

Culture:

• Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary .
• Attend branch meetings and accumulate required number of training hours.

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience and Education Requirements

• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and positive attitude.
• Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods, as well as ability to safely lift cartons & place onto pallets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills in addition to a professional attitude.
• Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and write legibly.

Additional Information

Additional Information

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• The position pays $20.00-$28.00 per hour based on education and experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.