Warehouse Operations Specialist - Dangerous Goods

About the position

To support continuous improvement and best practices in all aspects of Warehouse Operations, under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager. Support site specific Air & Ocean Container Freight Stations (CFS), Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), Distribution, Cross-border and all Interdepartmental Warehouse Products. This is achieved through meeting internal company Key Performance Indexes (KPIs) and exceeding customer's service expectations, all the while operating in a safe and company compliant manner. This role requires recurrent compliance training.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload floor loads or palletized freight on and off trucks.
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks, pickers, and reach-trucks, both propane and electric, in a safe and compliant manner.
• Receive and sort inventories by SKU, Customer, PO# etc., process damage exceptions.
• Operate radio frequency (RF)/ Bluetooth handheld device.
• Handle and sort returns or inbound freight logging or input in WMS system.
• Remove selected cartons from shipments for customs examinations and/or distribution/re-forwarding.
• Accurately process Small Parcel / Ship Manager and able to train others.
• Pick and pack individual units from master cartons, proper repack to ensure cargo is not damaged.
• Maintain an organized work area to assure cleanliness and safety.
• Advise Supervisors and local Management of safety issues or equipment/building concerns.
• Involved directly in billing activities including recording inventory levels and double checking counts.
• Set up and establish accounts in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Anticipate, identify and resolve problems that could delay the timely movement of freight including advising customer service of carrier issues from pick-up and deliveries.
• Routinely manages customer specific shipping activities to include picking customer orders/order fulfillment.
• Proficiently operate the Warehouse Management System (WMS), specific to RF handheld.
• Reconcile paperwork and cargo on both Shipping & Receiving.
• Lead cycle counting to ensure inventory integrity.
• Direct temporary labor in above functions.
• Carton Handling specific to ULD Build and Breakdown.
• Carton Handling specific to CCSF Screening.
• Work multiple accounts and understand varying SOPs.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• One (1) year of relevant Warehouse or related experience.
• One (1) year of International Freight Forwarding Warehouse Operations experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of distribution activities.
• Excellent communication and comprehension skills.
• Excellent organizational skills for freight compliance.
• Ability to be certified on all Machine Handling Equipment (MHEs) within the facility.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to use good safety judgment.
• Ability to lift 30lbs regularly and more with appropriate assistance.
• Ability to work within a schedule and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• When applicable, must be licensed to operate a vehicle and comply with all state and federal DOT regulations.
• When applicable, must have valid travel documentation (i.e. Passport) in order to cross the border.
• Must have DG Awareness training completed.
• TSA Certified for operating within a CCSF (site specific).
• Knowledge of all aspects of CFS and/or FTZ Operations (site specific).
• Knowledge of US Air & Ocean Export / Import Operational processes preferred (site specific).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with a sit-down Propane Forklift.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Commitment to employ and promote qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.