Warehouse Lead Agent

Job Summary:

Responsible for handling cargo throughput in both import and export operations and acting in a lead role as an experienced Warehouse Agent.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct Warehouse Agents to meet business needs.
• Ensure Warehouse Agents are following safety rules and ensuring safety standards are in place. Communicate any safety issue or property damage immediately to a supervisor or manager. Wear a safety vest at all times while on duty.
• Ensure all injuries, accidents and damage are reported to the supervisor and/or manager and reports are completed as required.
• Transfer and move cargo within our warehouse and other facilities as required to fulfill the company's handling obligations.
• Check documentation for instructions such as: priority breakdown or special handling requirements.
• Unload and verify receipt of all manifested cargo while notating any deviations in cargo manifested against the cargo received. Separate, placard and store in specified import locations.
• Perform inventories of import cargo, as required,and generate export post flight on-hand lists as requested.
• Receive, verify piece counts, check/confirm weight and take dimensions of export cargo. Store for exportation and loading in designated areas by destination and carrier. Process import deliveries as noted on the delivery authorization document(s) ensuring accuracy of the piece count and importing customer information.
• Load export cargo on/in carrier Unit Load Devices (ULDs) securing freight for shipment using nets and tie-down equipment. Ensure the build-up of cargo is in a configuration compatible to the carriers aircraft.
• General housekeeping in warehouse, maintenance and ramp areas, empty trash cans.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills in communication and interaction with warehouse agents, supervisor and customers.
• Communicate to supervisor or manager materials/equipment needs, based upon supplies on hand and equipment operation, including reporting on defective, disabled equipment.
• Operate forklift and all related ground equipment, subsequent to certification that appropriate training has been completed.
• Maintain records and appointments necessary for employment on the airport such as: airport badge appointments, USCBP interviews or other government required meetings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess clean driving record and valid drivers license (DMV print-out required)
• Must provide proof of the legal right to work in the United States such as: passport, birth certificate or work permit/visa
• Must have at least one year experience as warehouse agent with proven success.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Tolerate moderate to loud levels of noise within the work environment
• Will be required to work in cold storage areas as assigned
• Stand and remain standing for periods up to 3 hours without sitting
• Demonstrate daily a fitness for obligation without impairment due to illegal drugs, sleep deprivation, medication, or alcohol
• May be required to work all of the following: irregular hours and/or shifts, including split-shifts; holidays and weekends; overtime; and extended hours.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Desired):

• English proficiency (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, listening)
• Mental abilities (e.g., visual observation and identification, mental rotation)
• Interpersonal skills (e.g., customer service, dependability)
• Work values (e.g., responsibility, honesty, integrity)
• Physical abilities (e.g., lifting and carrying freight weighing up to 75 lbs., bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, standing, walking and identifying objects)
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and mathematics
• Knowledge of airline codes, prefixes, common cargo abbreviations
• Comprehension of airway bill
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisor or manager.
• Ability to act in lead position and give direction to warehouse agents
• Ability to work as an effective team member

This job description is a summary of duties for which you as an employee are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no means an all-inclusive list, rather a broad guide to expected duties. As an employee you must understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of management, any employee may be asked to perform additional duties, responsibilities, or projects without notice.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.