Warehouse Transcon Agent

Expeditors International; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Health Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development

Growth opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Expeditors International is hiring for a warehouse associate in Peabody, MA. The role focuses on coordinating freight flow, receiving goods, and loading pallets while ensuring accuracy and safety. Forklift operation and compliance with internal controls are key responsibilities.

Ideal candidates bring basic regulatory knowledge, strong organization, and excellent communication. The job offers hourly pay and opportunities for training and growth within a global logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local regulatory requirements for compliance.
• Knowledge of the Global Logistics Industry.
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Team-oriented and collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all work activities relating to processing freight flow (in- & outbound).
• Receive goods and check freight for correct quantity, quality and possible damages.
• Picking, checking and loading pallets for outgoing freight.
• Operate forklift and/or electric pump trucks to load/unload.
• Ensure proper documentation and KPI adherence.

Skills

Pro-active

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Compensation: USD 20.00 - USD 25.00 - hourly

Company 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!

Job Description

• Coordinate all work activities relating to processing freight flow (in- & outbound);
• Receive goods and check freight for correctquantity, quality and possible damages;
• Picking, checking and loading pallets for outgoing freight
• Good knowledge ofhandlingvarious internal means oftransport ;
• Loading and unloading of trucks by use of a forklift and/or electric pump trucks;
• Create OSD reports and ensure correct completion;
• Checking cargo manifests and assign to the Warehouse Agent Senior or Lead;
• 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 down ofULDs;
• Adhere to security and compliance rules as set up by Expeditors;
• Ensure a safe work environment
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedure
• Maintain a clean work environment, all transport systems, storage areas, workplaces.
• Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
• Complete 52 hours of training credit per year
• Timely problem solving/resolution
• Any functions deemed necessary by supervisor or manager
• Develop friendly and professional relationships with service providers
• Must maintain and preserve company culture
• Must display a willingness to work in a team environment
• Ensure all DG, OSD, Licensableand Unknown Shipper freight is put in proper location.
• Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.
• Functions performed primarily on a Forklift Truck and standing.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Basic local regulatory knowledge for compliance
• Global Logistics Industry knowledge

Skills:

• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.

Behaviors:

• Positive and willing to help attitude
• Able to work in Team setting

Training Requirements:

Meet company standards for required trainings each year.

Education and Experience:

6 months to 1 year related experience

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
• Base Pay Range $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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