Company 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 DescriptionReceive goods and check freight for correct quantity, quality and possible damagesPicking, checking and loading pallets for outgoing freightLoading and unloading of trucks by use of a forkliftCreate OSD reports and ensure correct completionChecking cargo manifests Perform double checks on the freight, ULDs , references & AWB numbersPerform Dangerous Goods and/or Lithium checks (if in possession of IATA DG Certificate);Various physical tasks, such as building and breaking down of ULDsAdhere to security and compliance rules as set up by ExpeditorsEnsure a safe work environmentMeet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedureMaintain a clean work environment, all transport systems, storage areas, work placesMeet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulationsEscalation of problems to management when necessaryContinuously 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 mannerKnow and understand employee responsibility in Expeditors’ contingency planDemonstrate diligence required to maintain security under the Airport Police, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and United States Customs/Border Protection (USCBP) RegulationsApproach any and all persons not displaying an Expeditors I.D. badge within an Expeditors warehouse or any Designated Screening Area (DSA) and implement security measuresWork Schedule: 

           - Swing Shift, Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30PM or 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM or 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM,                            depending on customer need

          

Qualifications

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

Lift and carry freight weighing up to 75 lbs using proper techniquesMovements including but not limited to bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, standing, crouching and walking using proper techniquesTolerate moderate to loud level of noise in work environmentMay be required to work in cold storage areasStand and remain standing for periods up to 3 hours without sittingMay 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 EnglishMental abilities (e.g., visual observation and identification, mental rotation)Interpersonal skills (e.g., customer service, dependability)Knowledge of basic arithmetic and mathematicsKnowledge of airline codes, prefixes, common cargo abbreviationsAttention to detailAbility to follow instructionsAbility to work as an effective team memberAbility to obtain Fork-lift certification as requiredAbility 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 matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)Commuter BenefitEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Training and Personnel Development ProgramEducational Assistance and Reimbursement

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