What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Operations Agent (night shift) *Tuesday-Saturday position at Expeditors?
Company Description
- 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 staff of more than 18,000 employees has been at Expeditors for five years or more.
- Our high retention rate is influenced our philosophy that our people are our greatest asset, we pride ourselves in hiring for attitude and training for skill.
For more information on the company, please visit our website:
https://www.expeditors.com/careers
Job Description
Position Overview
- This position will support the movement of freight by managing daily truck operations from Carson, CA to Expeditors' North American network of offices/warehouses.
- This position is located at a desk within an open warehouse environment.
- This position is not located within an office building.
- This position will primarily be computer work with some interaction with freight as needed.
- The position will require phone and email communication with Expeditors employees, trucking companies, and other strategic service providers.
Position Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday: Hours 16:00-00:30
Typical Daily Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the loading and recovery of cargo
- Prepare paperwork for the transfer of freight within the network including load manifests and bills of lading.
- Manage system updates.
- Identify potential operational delays and capacity constraints in the ground network.
- Record system delays and perform root analysis as necessary.
- As needed examine freight for damage or exceptions
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must not require future sponsorship for employment Visa
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
- Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department's needs
- Must be able to commute to the city of Carson, CA
- Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in warehousing or freight terminal experience preferred
- Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)
- Ability to prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability
- Undergraduate Degree preferred
- Familiar with 10-key
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
Pay rate for this position is $20-$25 per hour
Reporting Structure
- Supervisor, Manager of Ground Network Services nightshift
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary : $20 - $25
