Warehouse Lead Agent

Expeditors International; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Health Plan: Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development 

Growth opportunities within the公司

Employee Referral Program Bonus

Job summary

Expeditors International is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support inbound/outbound freight, inventory control, and loading/unloading tasks. You will assist with forklift operations, ensure accurate records, and uphold TSA and company security standards.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to Expeditors processes, with opportunities for training and development within a global logistics network.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of direct warehouse experience.
• Must be able to read, count, and perform basic math.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound/outbound freight and inventory processes.
• Assist with loading/unloading and forklift operations as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and TSA/security compliance.
• Conduct daily inventory checks and maintain organization of storage areas.
• Provide professional, clear communication with internal teams and service providers.
• Support supervisor with workload planning and QA checks.

Skills

Reading & counting

Basic math

Stamina

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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 is to 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!

Job Description

Tasks and Duties

This section lists job-specific tasks and duties that are completed on a regular basis by the employee as noted in the Warehouse Operational Performance Standards. Click on the link to the performance standards to view more details for each task. Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all work activities relating to the in and out going freight flow of the teams within the department

Responsible for stock control for the teams within the department

Receive drivers, register where necessary and lead the loading/unloading process

Responsible for the correct and timely OSD reports in the Expeditors’ system

Managing and coaching the warehouse agents and warehouse agent senior

Responsible for the safe handling of the various internal modes of transport for the warehouse staff

Leading the daily team huddles (briefing and debriefing) within your warehouse teams

Monthly 1 on 1s with the warehouse leads and Warehouse Agent & Agents Senior

Assist the Warehouse Supervisor, Manager with setting up development plans for the warehouse agents and warehouse agent seniors and assist with the development plans for warehouse agent senior

Mid and end of year reviews with the Warehouse Agents & Warehouse Agent Senior

Attend and participate in warehouse leads meetings

Attend and participate in internal meetings (gateways, customer service departments)

Maintain contact with internal departments via telephone and email

Train the warehouse team; daily tasks and if necessary implement new global processes

Responsible for the training of new hires based on the expeditors training scheme

Adhere to security and compliance rules which have been set up by Expeditors

Provide daily Warehouse Inventory checks

Generate all related paperwork and necessary information required for customer work orders, checks all orders for special requests and posts inventory records

Perform accurate and timely data entry for receiving freight allocation, shipping and inventory management

Maintain damage records and backorder logs

Provide warehouse staff with necessary documents and information needed to complete receiving, and to ship orders

Maintain strong relationships with vendors (trucking companies, and others)

Compliance at all times to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer policies / requirements

Support the Supervisor in the following areas:

Allocate workloads within team to ensure smooth operations during peak activity or staff absence

Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations

Be continuously open and positive to implementing new system changes and enhancements with the team

Other tasks/duties as deemed appropriate by your management team.

Responsible for accurate receiving, loading, storing and executing shipment orders. Knows and understands their responsibility in adherence to company culture and standards . Must be able to work the shift pattern as required by the branch. Execute updates in computer system via operational tools provided.

Inbound Freight:Counts all products, take weight, compares to manifest and checks all shipments for damage, shortage, overage and any other discrepancies. Reports shortages, damages and/or discrepancies on appropriate forms. If assigned, must be a qualified forklift driver, unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to assigned storage locations.

Storage:Maximizes space usage. Properly and safely puts away items onto the racks, locations and or ready rows using company system and scripts.

Cargo handling:Ensures that the correct number and type of product are being handled. Transports orders to shipping locations or assigned doors with material handling equipment (forklift, squeeze, pallet jacket). Review markings, address on cargo and ensure correct reference labels are on the cargo.

Outbound Freight:Compares quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Sign necessary documents to ensure record keeping along with the usage of system scripts. Efficiently moves product into outbound delivery vehicles.

Facility / Equipment:Maintains equipment and ensures warehouse areas are neat, clean of debris and in an orderly fashion. Operates equipment safely and efficiently. Complies with all local, OSHA and Expeditors' standards.

Inventory:Keeps accurate records and reports. Assists in physical inventories and cycle counts. May key inventory adjustments into company system.

Customer Service:Professional communication both written and oral with internal teams and service providers.

Other Duties: Repacks or re-boxes cases per customer instructions. Repairs and re-boxes damaged goods as required. Operates shrink-wrap machine, manual shrink-wrap, apply plastic and metal bands if assigned.

Security:Ensure all necessary federal and company guidelines are completed for TSA and CCSF requirements. Will require to be detailed oriented, execute company procedures and policies.

Qualifications

A. Education - Minimum High school degree.

B. Experience (minimum level of direct experience in a similar position) 6 months or more.

C. Knowledge/ Skills: 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.

D. Special Requirements: Must have excellent work habits. Fork-lift certification and Security Threat Assessment will be required upon successful employement.

All your information will be kept confident

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

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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