What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Lead position at GCL?
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Lead to join our South San Francisco CA 94080 Freight Forwarding office. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely processing of incoming and outgoing shipments. You will work closely with our team to maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment and ensure that cargo is handled as per our standards and is dispatched in a timely fashion. Your attention to detail, willingness to help where needed, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will be critical to your success in this role.
This is a full time Warehouse lead position with opportunity for overtime and career growth. The ideal candidate will have a great opportunity to learn about project-based logistics and operations with room to grow within the company. We are looking to welcome someone with a bright and quick disposition to the Rock-it Cargo team.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and process incoming/outgoing shipments
- Screen cargo for air transport
- Packing, wrapping, labeling and/or shipping orders
- Managing, organizing, and retrieving stock in warehouse
- Operate and maintain warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and banding equipment
- Loading and unloading trucks/ocean containers
- Building and breaking down skids/airline pallets
- Maintain shipping and receiving logs
- Accepting and processing incoming materials
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Sharp attention to detail and ability to proactively problem solve
- Excellent communication skills
- Must wear protective gear and steel-toed shoes
- Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
- Strong prioritization, planning, and time management skills
- Comfort with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and basic computer knowledge
- Must possess valid identification, preferably a valid driver's license
- Ability to pass a security background check
- Punctual and dependable
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of air freight or trucking warehouse experience
- Previous experience with cargo screening a plus
- Forklift certification
- Experience with inventory management software
- Experience in a customer service role
- Previous experience working in an airline cargo warehouse is a plus
Benefits & Perks:
- 18 paid vacation days per year to start, plus 2 floating holidays and 6 days of paid sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA funding and a 401(k) match
- Generous paid parental leave for all parents
- Employer-Funded Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement / Charitable Donation Matching
- The opportunity to work with the best in Live Event, Sports, Film, and Entertainment Logistics
- Eligible for free tickets to client events, when available
- Fantastic culture with regular company events, including birthday lunches, sports games, volunteer activities, and more
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Rock-It Cargo, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
About our company: Rock-It Cargo has been an award-winning global leader within the entertainment logistics industry for over forty years, providing unrivaled experience and expertise in planning and moving shows and events from clubs to stadiums for cutting edge musical, theatrical and experiential productions. With 300 employees across 28 offices worldwide, Rock-It handles some of the world’s biggest concerts, festivals, and sporting events for many high-profile clients across the music & sports industries. Rock-It Cargo is the premier freight forwarder for all live events, and works hand-in-hand with clients to make the greatest shows and events possible across the world.
Rock-It Cargo is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Rock-It Cargo will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact hiring@rockitcargo.com
Rock-It Cargo provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Rock-It Cargo complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rock-It Cargo expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type/ Industries: Full-time, Non-Exempt / Logistics, Freight-Forwarding
