Warehouse Operations Specialist - Distribution

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The international logistics industry relies on companies like Expeditors to keep global trade moving. At Expeditors, you'll find a professional, friendly environment that prioritizes customer service and innovation.

As a Warehouse Operations Specialist - Distribution, you will assist the team with the timely and accurate movement of goods in and out of the warehouse.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unload and load trucks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Weigh and dimension freight accurately.
• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Report shortages, damages, and discrepancies on the appropriate forms.
• Enter data into the operational system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify that outgoing shipments are complete and correct by comparing quantity, labeling, and address with the order.
• Label freight accurately, ensuring zero cross-labels.
• Put away, pick, and stage freight properly, accounting for all freight in the warehouse.
• Fill out required documentation.
• Identify and match numbers and country codes.
• Interact with the office to meet customer service standards.
• Help maintain good relationships with customers by preventing mis-ships, cross-labels, and damage to customer freight.
• Contribute to a clean and safe warehouse environment, including the Temperature Controlled Room.
• Check in drivers using the ProxyClick system and verify their information (if trained).
• Understand department processes and look for ways to improve operational efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills, including reading, counting, adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying.
• Legible writing skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch frequently.
• Proper lifting techniques for weights up to 40lbs.
• Emphasis on safety and following directions.
• Ability to handle stress and meet deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including listening, comprehending, and communicating clearly.
• Organized with good time management skills and excellent work habits.
• Forklift certification and Security Threat Assessment required upon successful employment.
• Adaptable to changes, stress-tolerant, reliable, motivated, and confident in working collaboratively.

Additional Information: Expeditors offers excellent benefits, including:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and 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