Distribution Warehouse Agent

Expeditors International; Romulus, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Health Plan

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Development

Job summary

Expeditors is hiring for a warehouse associate located in the Detroit metro area. The role involves unloading/loading trucks, weighing and sizing freight, operating forklifts, and ensuring accurate data entry and labeling to meet customer expectations.

Candidates must maintain safety, accuracy, and teamwork while supporting efficient warehouse operations. The position is hourly with opportunities for overtime and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read, count, perform basic math, and write legibly.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must follow safety directions and meet deadlines.
• Forklift certification and Security Threat Assessment required after employment.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load trucks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Weigh and dimension freight accurately.
• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Enter data accurately into the operational system.
• Label freight correctly and verify against orders.
• Put away, pick and stage freight; ensure proper locations.
• Complete necessary documentation.
• Identify numbers and country codes; verify against orders.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Attention to safety

Time management

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

“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
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

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 organizationin 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.