Cartage Team Lead

A.P. Moller - Maersk•San Diego, CA

22h•$25 - $29

About The Position

As a Cartage Team Lead, you assist in expediting and routing incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments. You take customer orders and arrange freight and cargo pickup for delivery to the loading platform. The role coordinates cartage providers, internal fleet resources, and external service providers while focusing on customer delivery requirements and company service, safety, and commercial goals. The position works Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It requires regular communication and computer use, handling shipping documentation, and physical work including standing, walking, and moving freight. The stated pay range is $25 to $29 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
At least 1 year of customer service experience.
Knowledge and practice of DOT regulations.
Expertise using Microsoft Office, including creating reports, documents, and spreadsheets.
Strong communication and attention to detail.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform tasks involving moderate to heavy objects.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, reach, bend, and lift objects above the head.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and use pallet jacks and forklifts.
Ability to regularly use a phone and PC and read and write shipping documents.

Responsibilities

Follow practices and processes that provide safe products, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and meet company quality standards.
Verify and compare the type and quality of shipped or received goods against bills of lading, invoices, or pick tickets.
Prepare, process, and distribute documentation for inbound and outbound shipments.
Document freight at pickup and delivery locations.
Maintain health, safety, hygiene, and security standards.
Package and ship completed orders according to customer specifications and company procedures.
Coordinate and assist with loading and unloading freight using pallet jacks and forklifts.
Manage cartage providers day to day to ensure adherence to agreed KPIs.
Liaise with customers about agreed delivery requirements.
Use internal fleet and external service providers effectively and efficiently.
Reduce client transport liabilities.
Contribute to meeting the organization's commercial needs and revenue goals.