Warehouse Distribution Specialist - Night Shift - REQ-2024-8911-4039 - JAS Forwarding (usa), Inc.
Chicago, IL
About the Job
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12227514 JAS is an
international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions
company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract
logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload
brokerage and other supply chain management services, including
consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized
management services.
The Warehouse specialist handles the day to day assigned warehouse
functions. This position is responsible for timely and accurate
distribution of inbound and outbound freight, special projects and
communications with other departments as defined by the Warehouse
Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Verify shipments for accuracy and document any discrepancies
ensuring high quality customer service is delivered
- Ensure any issues with shipment overages or shortages are handled
promptly and efficiently.
- Maintain a workspace / warehouse that is free of debris at all times
and adheres to safety guidelines.
- Ability to drive or operate equipment as needed to ensure daily
schedules are completed.
- Adherence to all federal, state and local rules and regulations.
- Ability to follow all forklift fleet and schedule preventative
maintenance checks and processes.
- Ability to work between the hours of 5 PM to 1 AM
- Other duties as requested
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The incumbent will not directly and/or indirectly supervise
employees
QUALIFICATIONS:
Able to quickly advise management to efficiently resolve any issues or
problems. Exhibits excellent work habits, ie, dependability by arriving
to work and leaving work according to assigned schedules, performing
assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets company expectations
Self-motivated, able to work on a team and independently. Able to ensure
a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and processes.
Detail oriented, able to complete work accurately and within established
timelines. Able to operate basic hand and small electric tools. Maintain
an excellent safety record. Assume other duties or tasks as presented by
Department or Branch Manager. Able to perform the essential duties of
this position without posing a "direct threat" to the health or safety
of self or others Able to interact positively and effectively with
co-workers, subordinates and supervisors
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma/GED.
- Minimum two years experience in warehouse operations.
- Knowledge of forklift / material handling equipment operations.
ENVIRONMENT:
100%performed in a warehouse environment, with varying temperature
conditions and moderate to loud noises such as forklifts, horns, trucks,
etc.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and finger to feel and handle;
reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, and
crouch; lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.
ADDITIONAL:
- Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the
company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
- Perform job responsibilities as directed achieving desired results
within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and
professionalism.
- Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships
with all staff, potential and current customers and business
partners.
- Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to
effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative
for technical and professional development.
- Follow the company H Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all
subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including
protecting confidential company information, attending work
punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all
activities.
The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to
time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More
specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or
different responsibilities from those set forth above.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of
the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they
intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do
the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature
of the job.
JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual
orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12227514 JAS is an
international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions
company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract
logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload
brokerage and other supply chain management services, including
consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized
management services.
The Warehouse specialist handles the day to day assigned warehouse
functions. This position is responsible for timely and accurate
distribution of inbound and outbound freight, special projects and
communications with other departments as defined by the Warehouse
Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Verify shipments for accuracy and document any discrepancies
ensuring high quality customer service is delivered
- Ensure any issues with shipment overages or shortages are handled
promptly and efficiently.
- Maintain a workspace / warehouse that is free of debris at all times
and adheres to safety guidelines.
- Ability to drive or operate equipment as needed to ensure daily
schedules are completed.
- Adherence to all federal, state and local rules and regulations.
- Ability to follow all forklift fleet and schedule preventative
maintenance checks and processes.
- Ability to work between the hours of 5 PM to 1 AM
- Other duties as requested
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The incumbent will not directly and/or indirectly supervise
employees
QUALIFICATIONS:
Able to quickly advise management to efficiently resolve any issues or
problems. Exhibits excellent work habits, ie, dependability by arriving
to work and leaving work according to assigned schedules, performing
assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets company expectations
Self-motivated, able to work on a team and independently. Able to ensure
a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and processes.
Detail oriented, able to complete work accurately and within established
timelines. Able to operate basic hand and small electric tools. Maintain
an excellent safety record. Assume other duties or tasks as presented by
Department or Branch Manager. Able to perform the essential duties of
this position without posing a "direct threat" to the health or safety
of self or others Able to interact positively and effectively with
co-workers, subordinates and supervisors
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma/GED.
- Minimum two years experience in warehouse operations.
- Knowledge of forklift / material handling equipment operations.
ENVIRONMENT:
100%performed in a warehouse environment, with varying temperature
conditions and moderate to loud noises such as forklifts, horns, trucks,
etc.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and finger to feel and handle;
reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, and
crouch; lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.
ADDITIONAL:
- Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the
company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
- Perform job responsibilities as directed achieving desired results
within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and
professionalism.
- Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships
with all staff, potential and current customers and business
partners.
- Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to
effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative
for technical and professional development.
- Follow the company H Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all
subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including
protecting confidential company information, attending work
punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all
activities.
The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to
time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More
specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or
different responsibilities from those set forth above.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of
the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they
intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do
the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature
of the job.
JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual
orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected
Source : JAS Forwarding (usa), Inc.