Expediter

Dole Fresh Fruit Company; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dole Fresh Fruit Company in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Expediter to coordinate the movement of products by maintaining schedules, production progress, and deadlines. You will track orders and ensure shipments meet required quantities and specifications.

Responsibilities include reviewing and tracking all orders, maintaining daily inventory to uphold FIFO, communicating with multiple departments, and confirming shipments on arrival or departure to ensure accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Availability to work overtime and some weekends and holidays.
• Must be proficient in calculating and interpreting different ways of packaging pallets.
• Experience working around heavy machinery preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work in the outside elements.
• Must be able to adapt to work in different areas at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Review and track all orders, ensuring all shipments are delivered according to accurate quantities, quality, and specifications.
• Conducting and monitoring daily inventory levels, in order to maintain FIFO requirements.
• Maintain communication with various departments to know the amount and type of goods upon delivery and discuss needed changes.
• Check shipments when they arrive or depart, to ensure that orders have been completed correctly.

Job description

The Expediter will coordinate the movement of products by maintaining schedules regarding production, workers, progress and deadlines. They will keep track of inventory, placing orders as needed and review and track all orders.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Review and track all orders, ensuring all shipments are delivered according to accurate quantities, quality, and specifications.
• Conducting and monitoring daily inventory levels, in order to maintain FIFO requirements.
• Maintain communication with various departments to know the amount and type of goods upon delivery and discuss needed changes.
• Check shipments when they arrive or depart, to ensure that orders have been completed correctly.

Qualifications And Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Availability to work overtime and some weekends and holidays.
• Must be proficient in calculating and interpreting different ways of packaging pallets.
• Experience working around heavy machinery preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work in the outside elements.
• Must be able to adapt to work in different areas at short notice.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Dole Fresh Fruit Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.