Warehouse Agent

Expeditors; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Plan

Life Insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Development Program

Growth Opportunities

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Expeditors is a global logistics company that emphasizes professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, we operate a worldwide network and offer growth opportunities through internal promotion.

We recruit skilled warehouse professionals who help ensure accurate receiving, storage, and dispatch of freight while maintaining safety and KPI targets. We value customer service and teamwork, with a focus on complying with safety standards, regulatory

Qualifications

• English language proficiency.
• Knowledge of global logistics and warehouse operations.
• Experience with warehouse operations and inventory processes.
• Forklift license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate forklift operations and freight flow (in- & outbound).
• Receive goods and check freight for quantity, quality and damage.
• Load/unload pallets for outgoing freight with forklift or pump trucks.
• Check cargo manifests and assign to the Warehouse Agent Senior or Lead.
• Adhere to safety standards and government regulations.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

English language proficiency

Global logistics knowledge

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Forklift Truck

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!

Ensure timely and accuratereceiving,locatingand sendingof freight and information,conforming to safety standards and requirementsas set by Expeditors.

• Coordinate all work activities relating to processing freight flow (in- & outbound);

• Receive goods and check freight for correct quantity, quality and possible damages;

• Picking,checkingand loading pallets for outgoing freight

• Good knowledge of handlingvarious internal means of transport

• Loading and unloading of trucks by use of a forklift and/or electric pumptrucks;

• Create OSD reports and ensure correctcompletion;

• Checking cargo manifests and assign to the Warehouse Agent Senior orLead;

• Perform double checks on the freight,ULDs,references & AWB numbers;

• Perform Dangerous Goods and/or Lithium checks (if in possession of IATA DG Certificate);

• Different contouring, such as building and breaking downofULDs;

• Adhere to security and compliance rules as set up byExpeditors;

• Ensure a safe workenvironment

• MeetKPI standards in accordance with the Company’sprocedure

• Maintain a clean work environment, all transport systems, storage areas,workplaces.

• Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with governmentregulations

• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary

• Use of standard office equipment- computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.

• Functions performed primarilyon a Forklift Truck andstanding.

• Global logistics industry knowledge

• Software proficiency(e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)

• Englishlanguage proficiency

• PreferredForklift Trucklicense.

ExpeditorsKeyPerformance Expectations

This section lists the core business-criticalperformance expectationsapplicable toall Expeditors employees, regardless of position, andshould not be edited. Note that theseexpectationsare found in employee’s My Development Plan view(listed in the SKILLS tile)and in the employee’s performance evaluation in the Professional Development Center.

• Exceptional Customer Service:

Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating,understandingand meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute in solving problems, including escalating to management when necessary. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions,and consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers.(This skill expectation applies both externally (customers, service providers) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).

• Job Execution:

Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations. Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement for own job function and across the network. All activities are compliant with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with government regulations.

• Reliability:

Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized, manages own time effectively and can prioritize.

• Collaboration:

Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.

• Communication:

Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers,customersand service providers. Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails,emailsand other communication according to Expeditors' standards.

• Culture:

Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

• Personal Growth and Development:

Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing atleast 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

• Health Plan: Medical

• Life Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Training and Personnel Development Program

• Growth opportunities within the company

• Employee Referral Program Bonus