Warehouse Agent

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Our warehouse team is key to our success, having the best team is what we strive for and supporting growth is what we do!  

Job Description

Scope of Position: 

The Warehouse Agent will be responsible for accepting incoming freight from Expeditors service providers, verifying accuracy of loads, labeling freight, loading outbound trucks and ocean containers.

Major Duties and Responsibilities for Warehouse Agent: 

• Review, Approve and process Driver visits  
• Unload freight
• Onhand & label freight (within 1 hour of actual receipt)
• Organize & scan documents received from service providers
• Stage freight
• Load freight
• Clean warehouse daily
• Manage email requests from operations and customers
• Safely and efficiently operate lift equipment (Sit down lift, stand up lift and reach truck)

Warehouse Agent Personnel Development:

• Focus on and complete the goals outlined by supervisor
• Complete assigned training in a timely manner
• Work and learn other responsibilities to assist when needed while maintaining a positive team attitude
• Provide additional coverage when fellow employees are absent due to vacation or illness
• Drive process improvement by sharing “best practices” and embracing new technologies

Service Provider & Customer Relationships

• Build rapport with local service providers, Expeditors employees & customers

Qualifications

Position Title: Cross Dock Warehouse Agent - 11am - 8pm Shift Mon-Fri

Position Hours: 11 AM - 8PM

Peer Positions: Warehouse Agent

Reporting Structure: 

 Patrick Glover - Cross Dock Supervisor, Shawn Sparrow - Distribution/Warehouse Supervisor

Special Notes:

• This current job description is not limited to the items listed above

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days annually) 
• Annual Paid Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2 offered each Jan 1st)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid, unused rolls over)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 2 types of Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday