Job 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

• Receive goods and check freight for correct quantity, quality and possible damages
• Picking, checking and loading pallets for outgoing freight
• Loading and unloading of trucks by use of a forklift
• Create OSD reports and ensure correct completion
• Checking cargo manifests 
• Perform double checks on the freight, ULDs , references & AWB numbers
• Perform Dangerous Goods and/or Lithium checks (if in possession of IATA DG Certificate);
• Various physical tasks, such as building and breaking down of ULDs
• 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, work places
• Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations
• Escalation of problems to management when necessary
• Continuously and effectively interact with various agents: cargo, airline, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs/Border Protection (CBP), giving instructions and responding to inquiries in a reasonable tone and manner
• Know and understand employee responsibility in Expeditors’ contingency plan
• Demonstrate diligence required to maintain security under the Airport Police, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and United States Customs/Border Protection (USCBP) Regulations
• Approach any and all persons not displaying an Expeditors I.D. badge within an Expeditors warehouse or any Designated Screening Area (DSA) and implement security measures
• Work Schedules Available: 

- Graveyard Shift , Sunday - Thursday 9:30 PM - 6:00 AM

- Swing Shift , must be flexible to work Monday - Friday either 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM or 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM or 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, dependent upon customer account/need

Qualifications

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Lift and carry freight weighing up to 75 lbs using proper techniques
• Movements including but not limited to bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, standing, crouching and walking using proper techniques
• Tolerate moderate to loud level of noise in work environment
• May be required to work in cold storage areas
• Stand and remain standing for periods up to 3 hours without sitting
• May be required to work all of the following: irregular hours and/or shifts, including split-shifts; holidays and weekends; overtime; and extended hours.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Desired):

• Fluent in English
• Mental abilities (e.g., visual observation and identification, mental rotation)
• Interpersonal skills (e.g., customer service, dependability)
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and mathematics
• Knowledge of airline codes, prefixes, common cargo abbreviations
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to obtain Fork-lift certification as required
• Ability to become Dangerous Goods certified 

Additional Information

Expected Salary: $24 - $26 per hour

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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