Distribution Warehouse Agent

Scope of Position

Aid the team in the timely and accurate movement of goods in and out of the warehouse.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely & accurate unloading/loading of trucks.
• Accurate weighing and dimensioning of freight.
• Operation of stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Reports shortages, damages and/or discrepancies on appropriate forms.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system.
• Compares quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct.
• Accurate labeling of freight, zero cross-labels.
• Proper putting away, picking, & staging freight, all freight must be put away into a location & accounted for (PUT’s & LDD).
• Filling out documentation as required.
• Be able to identify and match numbers and country codes.
• Be able to interact with office to meet customer service standards.
• Contribute to maintain good relationships with customers, zero mis-ships, cross labels or damage to customer freight.
• Contributing to ensure a clean and safe warehouse environment, including Temperature Controlled Room.
• May check in drivers in the ProxyClick system and verify their information (if trained to do so).
• Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, divide, multiply), and write legibly.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.
• Able to use proper lifting techniques with weights up to 40lbs.
• The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important.
• Able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Able to shift priorities easily.
• Able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Organized and has good time management skills.
• Must have excellent work habits.
• Fork-lift certification and Security Threat Assessment will be required upon successful employment.
• Easily adaptable to changes.
• Stress tolerant.
• Reliable and motivated.
• Confidence to work collaboratively with others on the team.
• Has a positive attitude and works with others well.

Additional Information

• This is an hourly position, and must comply with all attendance and tardiness and vacation policies.
• Personal Development: Expeditors has a strong culture of promoting from within. Looking for candidates that want to establish a career with a Fortune 500 company and seek unlimited growth potential and an excellent benefits package.
• Every employee has a Personal Development Plan that is constructed and agreed to with their department manager to measure and record our growth opportunities for our employees.
• Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee.
• Complete mandatory training when required.
• Participate in desk side training between products and departments to learn new skills outside of the normal day to day tasks you execute.

Culture

The mission at Expeditors is to be the best customer service focused logistics organization in the industry. Candidates should possess the natural curiosity to want to exceed customer expectations and provide world class customer service. We foster a higher level of customer service with organic company growth, not growth by acquisition. Without fear of merger, we learn and grow faster, we work harder and with more confidence, and we’re better rewarded for the effort. Then we let customer service thrive with people whose industry knowledge and know-how are unsurpassed.

Benefits

• 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.