Team Leader - Warehouse

Nippon Express USA•Hawaii, HI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 U.S.A., 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 U.S., 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.

Requirements

At least 1+ year experience in warehouse, distribution and/or transportation
Ability to frequently stand, bend, twist, reach, lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects repeatedly in a warehouse setting.
Ability to work closely with a team in a respectful and professional manner
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
Ability to operate forklift in compliance with company standards and safety regulations
Ability to drive company vehicle; van and/or truck
Ability to work overtime as needed to meet the business demands
Relative computer knowledge and skills- Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Valid Class C Driver's license

Responsibilities

Provide departmental support and lead the staff in the Warehouse department.
Coordinate and lead warehouse activities on a daily basis under the direction of Warehouse operation management
Handle, carry, load and unload the customer’s shipments in both commercial and household goods efficiently and safely complying with procedures
Pack and store the customer’s shipments (commercial and household goods) in a safe and neat manner
Arrange the necessary packing materials such as cartons, cushions, tools and instruments such as hand truck, panel dolly, and machine cart.
Judge whether regular packing in proper or special warehouse packing is required.
Ensure items are moved with no damage during the move
Ability to use equipment such as forklifts, dolly, etc. to move customers’ shipments (commercial and household goods) to the designated storage place.
Deliver and pick up customers’ shipments (commercial and household goods)
Responsible and safe in driving company vehicle in compliance with traffic laws and safety standards
Responsible for the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer shipments (commercial and household goods)
Monitor inbound and outbound activities
Maintain product location system and ensure optimal utilization of space through warehouse consolidation
Inventory control – maintain, order, and manage packing materials
Monitor and maintain condition of vehicles and equipment used
Complete all necessary reports in a timely and accurate manner
Handle other job assignments as determined by the direct Supervisor
General business support function as assigned by the Office Manager