Warehouse Worker

Nippon Express; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a dedicated Ocean Department Support Specialist. This role involves preparing import/export shipments, managing documentation, and providing support to the Ocean department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in international freight forwarding and demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills. With a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and a 401k plan, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while advancing your career in a thriving company.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous Vacation and Sick Time

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in ocean/international freight forwarding.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare import/export shipments and manage documentation.
• Coordinate with trucking companies and airlines for shipment processing.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Teamwork Skills

Communication Skills

Quantitative Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Work Experience

Job description

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world.

Nippon Express ., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of : air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the ., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Responsibilities

Provide departmental support and assist with leading the staff in the Ocean department.

• 75% Preparation of import shipments and distribution of Import / Export Documents
• 25% General business support function as assigned

Technical

• Prepare import / export shipments for assigned customers. This may include customs clearance, shipping, labeling, and distribution of cargo. Generate delivery orders and shipping labels as needed.
• Prepare import / export documents for distribution to brokerage department and / or Customers’ Broker
• Coordinate pick up and delivery orders with trucking companies, airlines, steamship line and / or bonded facilities in order to obtain necessary information in order to process shipments in the best way.
• Filing and data entry.
• Issue freight bills and invoices to brokers and responsible for collecting unpaid invoices within credit term.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in ocean / international freight forwarding
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Strong teamwork skills and inclination
• Good communications skill – listening providing and receiving feedback
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Good computer skills- Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience

Organization Relationships :

Will work with all levels in the organization.

With or without accommodations) This position requires physical demands to include but not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pushing, climbing, pulling and carrying of heavy objects repeatedly.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.