Export Material Handler

A.O. Smith; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Disability programs

Life insurance

Job summary

A.O. Smith in El Paso, TX is seeking a warehouse/distribution professional to coordinate inbound/outbound material, support SAP-based processes, and ensure timely delivery with accuracy and safety.

The role requires English and Spanish, knowledge of US/Mexico customs, Excel proficiency, and the ability to operate forklifts and squeeze-clamp trucks; some travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in distribution operations or logistics.
• Fluent English and Spanish written and spoken.
• Knowledge of US/Mexico customs regulations and classification.
• Ability to meet date/time driven deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel.
• SAP experience; Livingston Reports preferred.
• Understanding of import/export processes.
• Strong customer orientation and problem-resolution skills.
• Housekeeping is a must; area must be clean and organized.
• Must be able to operate forklifts and squeeze clamp trucks.

Responsibilities

• Work with carriers to ensure timely planning, pick up, and delivery of inbound and outbound material.
• Coordinate flow of material between El Paso and Juarez.
• Utilize Outlook, Excel, SAP, and Livingston applications to monitor incoming material.
• Ensure compliance with CTPAT regulations (dock doors closed when not in use, authorized personnel only, gates closed).
• Support Transport Operations by publishing regular KPI reports.
• Manage exports by inspecting all incoming material against packing slips.
• Report discrepancies to Juarez buyers.
• Ensure to hand out all Aduanas and Customs paperwork to driver.
• A small amount of travel may be required; some overtime.
• Other duties may be assigned; classify MRO, Chemicals and Raw Materials for Export.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Excel

SAP

US/Mexico customs

Import/export knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Forklift operation

Squeeze clamp truck operation

Logistics coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Livingston Reports

Job description

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Tow-motor and forklift certified. Ability to perform any job function within Distribution Operations. Learn the warehouse management system, SAP. Maintain a high level of productivity while performing the job safely, accurately, and at high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with carriers to ensure timely planning, pick up, and delivery of all inbound and outbound material.
• Coordinate flow of material between El Paso and Juarez.
• Utilize tools including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SAP, and Vastera applications to monitor incoming material.
• Ensure compliance with CTPAT regulations. (Dock doors are shut when not in use, only authorized personnel in receiving area, all gates are closed at all times)
• Support Transport Operations by creating and publishing regular key Performance Indicator reports.
• Manage exports by inspecting all incoming material by matching material to the packing slip.
• Report any discrepancies to Juarez buyers.
• Ensure to hand out all Aduanas and Customs paperwork to driver.
• A small amount of travel may be required.
• Some overtime will be required.
• Other duties may be assigned
• Classify MRO, Chemicals and Raw Materials for Export

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Good understanding of US/Mexican Customs regulations & Classification
• Ability to work under date/time driven deadlines.
• Competent computer skills, specifically Excel.
• SAP and Livingston Reports preferred.
• Must have a general understanding of import and export process.
• Strong customer orientation, sense of urgency, and problem resolution skills.
• Housekeeping is a must (area must be maintained clean & organized)
• Must be able to operate a squeeze clamp truck & forklift truck

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and with assistance

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.