Warehouse Transcon Agent

Company Description

• We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
• Become a member of a global community!
• The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round.
• Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
• Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
• As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents.
• Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

• We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over.
• We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more.
• Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

• Coordinate all work activities relating to processing freight flow (in- & outbound);
• Receive goods and check freight for correct quantity, quality and possible damages;
• Picking, checking and loading pallets for outgoing freight
• Good knowledge of handling various internal means of transport ;
• Loading and unloading of trucks by use of a forklift and/or electric pump trucks;
• Create OSD reports and ensure correct completion;
• Checking cargo manifests and assign to the Warehouse Agent Senior or Lead;
• Perform double checks on the freight, ULDs, references & AWB numbers;
• Perform Dangerous Goods and/or Lithium checks (if in possession of IATA DG Certificate);
• Different contouring, such as building and breaking down of ULDs;
• Adhere to security and compliance rules as set up by Expeditors;
• Ensure a safe work environment
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company's procedure
• Maintain a clean work environment, all transport systems, storage areas, workplaces.
• Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
• Complete 52 hours of training credit per year
• Timely problem solving/resolution
• Any functions deemed necessary by supervisor or manager
• Develop friendly and professional relationships with service providers
• Must maintain and preserve company culture
• Must display a willingness to work in a team environment
• Ensure all DG, OSD, Licensable and Unknown Shipper freight is put in proper location.
• Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.
• Functions performed primarily on a Forklift Truck and standing.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Basic local regulatory knowledge for compliance
• Global Logistics Industry knowledge

Skills:

• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Fluent in English
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Forklift certified

Behaviors:

• Positive and willing to help attitude
• Able to work in Team setting

Training Requirements:

· Meet company standards for required trainings each year.

Education and Experience:

· 6 months to 1 year related experience

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus
• Base Pay Range $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience

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