Distribution Warehouse Agent

Expeditors • Romulus, MI • 21h ago

"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

15,000 trained professionals

250+ locations worldwide

Fortune 500

Globally unified systems

Scope of Position:

Assist the team with the timely and accurate movement of goods in and out of the warehouse.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Timely & accurate unloading/loading of trucks.

Accurate weighing and dimensioning of freight.

Operation of stand-up and sit-down forklifts

Reports shortages, damages and/or discrepancies on appropriate forms.

Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system.

Compares quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct.

Accurate labeling of freight, zero cross-labels.

Proper putting away, picking, & staging freight, all freight must be put away into a location & accounted for (PUT's & LDD)

Filling out documentation as required

Be able to identify and match numbers and country codes

Ability to interact with office to meet customer service standards.

Contribute to maintain good relationships with customers, zero mis-ships, cross labels or damage to customer freight.

Contributing to ensure a clean and safe warehouse environment, including Temperature Controlled Room.

May check in drivers in the ProxyClick system and verify their information (if trained to do so).

Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity.

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and write legibly.

Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods.

Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis. Must be able to use proper lifting techniques with weights up to 40lbs. The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important. Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements. Must be able to shift priorities easily. Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.

Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.

Organized and has good time management skills

Must have excellent work habits. Fork-lift certification and Security Threat Assessment will be required upon successful employment.

Easily adaptable to changes.

Stress tolerant

Reliable and motivated.

Confidence to work collaboratively with others on the team.

Has a positive attitude and works with others well.

Hourly position, and must comply with all attendance and tardiness and vacation policies.

Personal Development:

Expeditors has a strong culture of promoting from within. Looking for candidates that want to establish a career with a Fortune 500 company and seeking unlimited growth potential and an excellent benefits package

Every employee has a Personal Development Plan that is constructed and agreed to with their department manager to measure and record our growth opportunities for our employees

Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee

Complete mandatory training when required

Participate in desk side training between products and departments to learn new skills outside of the normal day to day tasks you execute

Culture:

The mission at Expeditors is to be the best customer service focused logistics organization in the industry. Candidates should possess the natural curiosity to want to exceed customer expectations and provide world class customer service

We foster a higher level of customer service with organic company growth, not growth by acquisition. Without fear of merger, we learn and grow faster, we work harder and with more confidence, and we're better rewarded for the effort. Then we let customer service thrive with people whose industry knowledge and know-how are unsurpassed

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

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

Relocation expenses/support are not offered for this position.

This position is located at our DTW/Detroit metro area location.

Must be authorized to work in the US

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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