Warehouse Distribution Agent

Expeditors; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development

Growth opportunities

Employee Referral Program Bonus

Paid Vacation/Holidays/Sick Time

Job summary

Expeditors is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support accurate movement of goods in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will unload and load trucks, weigh and dimension freight, and operate forklifts to place items into the correct locations with precise put-away and staging.

Responsibilities include accurate data entry, proper labeling, and maintaining clear communication with the office to uphold customer service standards. Safety and teamwork are emphasized in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, count accurately, perform basic math and write legibly.
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods and use lifting techniques up to 40 lbs.
• Forklift certification and Security Threat Assessment required upon employment.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load trucks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Weigh and dimension freight accurately.
• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Document shortages, damages, or discrepancies on appropriate forms.
• Enter data into the operations system accurately and timely.
• Label freight correctly and ensure proper put-away and staging.
• Interact with office to meet customer service standards and maintain relationships.
• Support a clean, safe warehouse environment, including Temperature Controlled Room.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Reading and math

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

Job description

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:
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

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