Warehouse Operations Specialist - Distribution

Expeditors International; Romulus (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health plan

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and development program

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

Expeditors International is seeking a Warehouse Operations Specialist - Distribution to support timely movement of goods in our warehouse. This full-time role involves unloading/loading trucks, weighing and measuring freight, and operating forklifts to maintain efficient flow.

You will enter data into our systems accurately, label shipments correctly, and ensure a safe, organized workspace while collaborating with team members to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must read, count, perform basic math and write legibly.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Forklift certification and safety awareness are required.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate unloading/loading of trucks.
• Accurate weighing and dimensioning of freight.
• Operation of stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Data entry into the operational system with accuracy.
• Labeling shipments correctly and ensuring proper packaging.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Warehouse Operations Specialist - Distribution

• Full-time

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!

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.
• 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.

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