Job Opening: Warehouse Operations Agent

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

As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Scope of Position:

Expected to ensure that the warehouse is running smoothly while adhering to the rules and regulations set forth by Expeditors, with safety being the priority. Ensure that shipments are unloaded, documented, stored, pulled, labeled and transferred to the carrier prior to the applicable cut-offs times correctly.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety is the FIRST duty and responsibility for everyone that works in an Expeditors warehouse. Ensure all vendor safety practices are adhered to, instruct others of proper safety practices and advise supervisor of abuses

• Agents will closely work with the shift lead to ensure a smooth operation for the day and for the week. All inconsistencies to the plan will be discussed with the supervisor.

• Maintain the level of appearance of the warehouse expected by the Expeditors culture

• Check for and verify all documentation while completing required processes accurately and efficiently

• Unload and load cargo in a safely, accurately and efficiently

• Arrange for the transfer of cargo using radio, telephone and computer communication

• Responsible for updating and entering event codes when necessary

• When instructed, responsible for conducting cycle counts, physical inventories and the overall accuracy of the inventory stored within the facility.

• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment in the process of moving products safely.

LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Type 40 WPM

• 10 key ability 12,000 KPH

• Must be able to pass an extensive background check

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Local applicants only

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

• Expected compensation $18.00 to $22.00

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• 401k Plan

• Training and Professional Development Program

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