Warehouse Transcon Agent

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!

• 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.

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

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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