Warehouse Operations Specialist - S2

About the role

This position supports continuous improvement and best practices in all aspects of Warehouse Operations, under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager. It involves supporting site-specific Air & Ocean Container Freight Stations (CFS), Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), Distribution, Cross-border and all Interdepartmental Warehouse Products.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload floor loads or palletized freight on and off trucks.
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks, pickers, and reach-trucks, both propane and electric, in a safe and compliant manner.
• Receive and sort inventories by SKU, Customer, PO#, process damage exceptions.
• Operate radio frequency (RF)/Bluetooth handheld device.
• Handle and sort returns or inbound freight logging or input in WMS system.
• Remove selected cartons from shipments for customs examinations and/or distribution/re-forwarding.
• Accurately process Small Parcel/Ship Manager and able to train others.
• Pick and pack individual units from master cartons, properly repack to ensure cargo is not damaged.
• Maintain an organized work area to assure cleanliness and safety.
• Advise Supervisors and local management of safety issues or equipment/building concerns.
• Involves directly in billing activities including recording inventory levels and double-checking counts.
• Set up and establish accounts in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Anticipate, identify and resolve problems that could delay the timely movement of freight including advising customer service of carrier issues from pick-up and deliveries.
• Routinely manages customer specific shipping activities to include picking customer orders/order fulfillment.
• Proficiently operates the Warehouse Management System (WMS), specific to RF handheld.
• Reconcile paperwork and cargo on both Shipping & Receiving.
• Lead cycle counting to ensure inventory integrity.
• Direct temporary labor in above functions.
• Carton Handling specific to ULD Build and Breakdown.
• Carton Handling specific to CCSF Screening.
• Work multiple accounts and understand varying SOPs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• One year of relevant Warehouse or related experience.
• One year of International Freight Forwarding Warehouse Operations experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of distribution activities.
• Excellent communication and comprehension skills.
• Excellent organizational skills for freight compliance.
• Ability to be certified on all Machine Handling Equipment (MHEs) within the facility. This includes Forklifts, pickers and reach-trucks, both Propane and Electric, and to operate these in a safe and compliant manner.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to use good safety judgment.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs regularly and more with appropriate assistance.
• Ability to work within a schedule and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• When applicable, must be licensed to operate a vehicle and comply with all state and federal DOT regulations which include passing a physical and being 21 years of age.
• When applicable, must have valid travel documentation (i.e. Passport) in order to cross the border.
• Must have DG Awareness training completed.
• TSA Certified for operating within a CCSF (site specific).
• Knowledge of all aspects of CFS and/or FTZ Operations (site specific).
• Knowledge of US Air & Ocean Export/Import Operational processes preferred (site specific).

Benefits

Perks

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The typical starting pay is around $21.50 per hour, with a pay range of $15.09 - $28.63 per hour.