Distribution and Transportation Agent

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Eagan, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Flexible Days

Paid Sick Time

401(k) Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health Savings Account

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Dependent Care FSA

EAP

Training and Development

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Expeditors is hiring an entry-level agent to own a customer portfolio, coordinating bookings, pickups, and transportation between customers, service providers, and receivers. You will document accurately in Expeditors systems and resolve delivery issues with autonomy while learning containerized freight and warehousing basics.

The role emphasizes ground/road freight, basic warehouse activities, and a strong training program within a leading global logistics provider.

Qualifications

• 2 years of logistics experience or equivalent training.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Associates or Bachelors Degree.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Own a customer portfolio including bookings, pickup, and transport scheduling.
• Provide timely documentation and operate within Expeditors standards.
• Communicate delays and resolve issues to meet delivery needs.
• Support domestic and international shipments coordination.

Skills

Logistics experience

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates or Bachelors Degree

Tools

Pallet jack

Scanners

Forklift

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

Job-Specific Tasks and Duties

As a agent with Expeditors you will take ownership of a customer portfolio, being responsible for bookings, accurate pick up and scheduling of transportation between customer, service provider and receiver. You will provide timely and accurate documentation, processes through Expeditors systems within the operational process standards. You will communicate delays and work with autonomy to solve challenges to achieve delivery needs of your clients. This is an entry level position that provides opportunity for advancement based on success. Heavy focus on ground/road freight and warehousing/distribution which includes basic warehouse activities/inventory management. Strong training program available to develop skillset with leading global logistics provider.

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and Tracetruck transportationshipments and reporting
• Coordinate domestic and/or international shipments
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing
• Learn US Export and Dangerous Goods compliance regulations
• Contribute and maintain good relationships with suppliers
• Meet both company and US compliance standardsat all times
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with Company policy

Physical Demands

• Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.
• Use of standard Warehouse equipment - pallet jack, scanners, forklift
• Write with pencil/pen/marker
• Functions performed both at a desk and within the warehouse
• Attend meetings in alternate locations i.e. conference room for collaboration and training purposes

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the logistics field or equivalent training of 2 years
• Proven organizational skills
• Associates or Bachelors Degree
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Expected base salary: $23/hr to $24/hr

May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• PaidSick 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.