What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Agent position at Expeditors?
Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.
- 15,000 trained professionals
- 250 locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
SCOPE:
Responsible for accurate receiving, storing and preparing and shipping orders of product Knows their responsibility in a contingency plan or crisis situation. Must be able to work the shift pattern as required by your direct manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inbound Freight: Counts all products, compares to manifest and checks all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates. Reports shortages, damages and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Signs for inbound shipments when necessary. If assigned, and you are a qualified forklift driver, unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations.
Storage: Maximizes space usage. Properly and safely puts away items onto the racks.
Order Picking: Ensures that the correct number and type of product is picked. Transports orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment. Stencils, tags or marks orders as required.
Outbound Freight: Compares quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Accepts signatures for outbound as necessary. Efficiently moves product into outbound delivery vehicles.
Facility / Equipment: Maintains equipment and assigned areas in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. Operates equipment safely and efficiently. Complies with all local, OSHA or Expeditors' standards.
Inventory: Keeps accurate records and reports. Assists in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensures proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer.
Other Duties: Repacks or re-boxes cases per customer instructions. Repairs and re-boxes damaged goods as required. Operates shrink-wrap machine if assigned.
Education (preferred level) high school degree.
Experience (minimum level of direct experience in a similar position) 6 months or more.
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. 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.
Special Requirements: Must have excellent work habits. if applicable in state, region or geography. Must be familiar with warehouse systems. Fork lift certification may be required within 6 months of employment.
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Pension Fund, UIF, Insurances
- Health Plan option
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan option
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
