Air Gateway Lead Agent, Warehouse

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company seeks a Lead to manage operations and oversee cargo screening activities in Hawthorne, CA. This role requires adherence to TSA regulations, efficient communication, and strong leadership capabilities. Ideal candidates will hold a High School Degree, exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment.
• Must be able to commute to Hawthorne, CA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all airline and over the road lock-outs.
• Supervise on-the-job training.
• Monitor safety procedures with operating forklift.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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:The Lead is responsible for several criteria and activities as well as being well informed with the most current TSA Certified Cargo Screening Facility (“CCSF”) rules. This individual must report to the Facility Security Coordinator (“FSC”) for all CCSF-related matters. The Lead demonstrates leadership and ownership of operations and cargo screening activities by strictly following all regulatory job requirements. While part of the scope includes complete understanding with relation to the TSA regulations, included are also the criteria for ensuring all processes of the AXP/GTWY operation are being executed correctly and that proper communication is taking place between the management team and the staff.

Position Schedule: Thursday – Monday 11:00 – 19:30

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Administration:

• Ensure to adhere to all airline and over the road lock-outs;
• Be an expert in the screening procedures (Note: this means reading and becoming intimately familiar with the Amendment, not merely reading this job description);
• Communicate with all relevant stake holders regarding any issues (AXP/GTWY) teams
• Ensure to have the staff complete required training within the required timeframes
• Supervise any on-the-job training
• Escalate any relevant issue to the management team
• Train any new temp labor and or Expeditors employee
• Ensure to maintain a safe working environment for the staff
• Maintain professional appearance of the facility.
• Manage, Approve and Control OT for staff. Ensure that is communicated to management.
• Ensure that all tools are being reviewed and actioned: HOTSHEET, PUTAWAY, INVENTORY
• Complete roll over to Supervisor on Duty
• Complete (own) and monitor teams training
• Ensure reviews are completed timely

Access Control:

• Monitor that all visitors or employees without Security Threat Assessments are escorted at all times;
• Challenge and remove anyone entering the DSA without properly following procedures
• Train and verify that everyone in the DSA knows and follows the challenge procedures when required
• Actively monitors security of doors and usage of dock restraint system

AXP/GTWY Warehouse:

• Actively monitor the warehouse HotSheet
• Communication with onsite dispatcher to ensure effective loading of screened/unscreened cargo
• Communication with teams via email (AXP/GTWY teams)
• Working closely with the AXP/GTWY office to ensure efficient readying of consols take place
• Managing the staff to avoid unwarranted OT
• Oversight to the security box functions
• Ensure all warehouse procedures are being followed by staff
• Actively have one-on-ones with the staff
• Ensure that training is being completed by the staff
• Monitor supply levels
• Ensure Safety procedures are being followed

Safety:

• Ensure all employees follow safety procedures with operating forklift
• Complete safety incident reports (as needed)
• Ensure all employees are wearing uniforms and protective footwear

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent required
• Successful candidates must pass a background check
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department’s needs
• Must be able to commute to the city of Hawthorne, CA
• Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive in thought and action
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical with a strong attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Willing to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team members
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability
• Ability to lock down and secure the facility as needed.

Reporting Structure

• Supervisor and Manager

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

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