Company Description
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
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.
Organic Growth – Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.
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15,000 trained professionals
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250+ locations worldwide
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Fortune 500
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Globally unified systems
Job Description
Ensure timely and accurate receiving, locating and sending of freight and information, conforming to safety standards and requirements as set by Expeditors.
Responsibilities and Tasks
This section lists job-specific tasks and duties, such as the ones listed below, 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. This list may be edited to the specific job role.
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Coordinate all work activities relating to processing freight flow (in- & outbound);
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Receive goods and check freight for correct quantity, quality and possible damages;
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Picking, checking and loading pallets for outgoing freight
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Good knowledge of handling various internal means of transport ;
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Loading and unloading of trucks by use of a pallet jack, forklift and/or electric pump trucks;
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Create OSD reports and ensure correct completion;
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Checking cargo manifests and assign to the Warehouse Agent Senior or Lead;
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Perform double checks on the freight, ULDs , references & AWB numbers;
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Perform Dangerous Goods and/or Lithium checks (if in possession of IATA DG Certificate);
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Different contouring, such as building and breaking down of ULDs;
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Adhere to security and compliance rules as set up by Expeditors;
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Ensure a safe work environment
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Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedure
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Maintain a clean work environment, all transport systems, storage areas, work places.
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Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations
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Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
Physical Demands
This section lists physical demands required of this job and may be edited to the specific job role.
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Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.
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Write with pencil/pen/marker
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Functions performed primarily walking, standing and using a pallet jack.
Qualifications
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Global logistics industry knowledge
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Software proficiency (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)
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English language proficiency
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Preferred Forklift Truck license.
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
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Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
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Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
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Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
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RRSP Retirement Savings Plan
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Training and Personnel Development Program
