Warehouse Agent

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 is to 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!

Ensure timely and accurate receiving, locating and sending of freight and information, conforming to safety standards and requirements as set by Expeditors

Tasks and Duties

This section lists job-specific tasks and duties, such as the ones listed below, that are completed on a regular basis by the employee as noted in the Warehouse Operational Performance Standards (https://expeditorsintl.sharepoint.com/sites/OpStandards/SitePages/Facility-Operations.aspx)

+ 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, work places.

+ Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations

+ Escalation of problems to Management when necessary

Physical Demands

This section lists physical demands required of this job

+ Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.

+ Write with pencil/pen/marker

+ Functions performed primarily on a Forklift Truck and standing.

+ Global logistics industry knowledge

+ Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)

+ Fluent in English

+ Preferred Forklift Truck license.

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