PM Warehouse Agent

Expeditors•Plainfield, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 is to 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!

Requirements

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
Must have excellent work habits

Nice To Haves

Fork-lift certification may be required within 6 months of employment

Responsibilities

Checking in all drivers
Accurate receiving, loading, storing and executing shipment orders
Creating paperwork for outbound truckloads
Knowing and understanding their responsibility in a contingency plan or crisis situation
Executing updates in computer system via operational tools provided
Counting all products, taking weight, comparing to manifest and checking all shipments for damage, shortage, overage and any other discrepancies
Reporting shortages, damages and/or discrepancies on appropriate forms
Unloading inbound shipments safely and moving product to assigned storage locations (if assigned and qualified)
Maximizing space usage
Properly and safely putting away items onto racks, locations and/or ready rows using company system and scripts
Ensuring that the correct number and type of product are being handled
Transporting orders to shipping locations or assigned doors with material handling equipment (forklift, squeeze, pallet jacket)
Reviewing markings, address on cargo and ensuring correct reference labels are on the cargo
Comparing quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct
Signing necessary documents to ensure record keeping along with the usage of system scripts
Efficiently moving product into outbound delivery vehicles
Maintaining equipment and ensuring warehouse areas are neat, clean of debris and in an orderly fashion
Operating equipment safely and efficiently
Complying with all local, OSHA and Expeditors' standards
Keeping accurate records and reports
Assisting in physical inventories and cycle counts
Keying inventory adjustments into company system (may)
Repacking or re-boxing cases per customer instructions
Repairing and re-boxing damaged goods as required
Operating shrink-wrap machine, manual shrink-wrap, applying plastic and metal bands if assigned
Ensuring all necessary federal and company guidelines are completed for TSA requirements
Being detailed oriented, executing company procedures and policies