Logistics Agent I

Yusen Logistics; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning

401k with company match

Standard 10 days PTO

Eligible for bonus plan

7 Paid Holidays

OT pay if applicable

Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and A

Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking a Logistics Agent in El Paso, TX to receive, store, maintain inventory, and arrange domestic and international transport from warehouse to destination.

You will handle shipping documents, coordinate trucking, and manage customs with our broker to ensure on-time delivery while delivering excellent customer service.

Warehouse tasks, forklift familiarity, and strong organization are valued; bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1-2 years of related logistics experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred but not required.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to grasp extensive knowledge while dealing with a variety of people.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret verbal and written requests and directions.
• Working knowledge of Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and develop efficient processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of a client’s commodity in the warehouse.
• Resolves discrepancies between items received, stored and shipped.
• Makes necessary trucking arrangements for shipping client’s merchandise.
• Calculates handling, receiving and shipping charges as well as billing for the customer.
• Prepares and processes shipping documents (bills of lading, shipper’s instructions, and certificates of origin).
• Provides excellent customer service and meet client’s requirements.
• Manages the customs process with our customs broker and ensures on-time delivery.
• May use a forklift.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Bi-Lingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent education & experience considered

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Logistics Agent is the point of contact to receive, store, maintain inventory on and arrange for domestic and/or international transport of a client’s commodity from a warehouse to the client’s specified destination.

Overview

Position Summary

The Logistics Agent is the point of contact to receive, store, maintain inventory on and arrange for domestic and/or international transport of a client’s commodity from a warehouse to the client’s specified destination.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of a client’s commodity in the warehouse.
• Resolves discrepancies between items received, stored and shipped.
• Makes necessary trucking arrangements for shipping client’s merchandise.
• Calculates handling, receiving and shipping charges as well as billing for the customer.
• Prepares and processes shipping documents (bills of lading, shipper’s instructions, and certificates of origin).
• Provides excellent customer service and meet client’s requirements.
• Manages the customs process with our customs broker and ensures that our freight delivers on time to our customers.
• May use a forklift.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and or GED plus 1-2 years of related logistics experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred but not required.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to grasp extensive knowledge while dealing with a variety of people.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret verbal and written requests and directions.
• Must have working knowledge of Windows operating system and be proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Keen ability to assess situations, perform root cause analysis, and provide solutions. Ability to think things through and develop processes that contribute to enhanced organizational efficiency.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1 st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Standard 10 days PTO
• Eligible for bonus plan
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Eligble for OT pay if applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation , and much more

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

www.yusen-logistics.com/

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Los Angeles County Only : Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.