Warehouse Agent 12:00pm-9:00pm

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

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

• 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.