Warehouse Expediter Seasonal

Dole Food Company
US - Delaware - Kenton
May 20, 2024
Warehouse

Warehouse Expediter (Seasonal)

Tracking Code 1390-990 *GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE*

An expeditor is responsible for the coordination and productivity of all warehouse functions including vessel discharge, inventory sorting, quality control sorting,warehouse consolidation, and truck loading. The expeditor is required to prioritize activities, coordinate and organize loading activities in a productive and timely manner in order to facilitate an efficient and cost effective warehouse operation.

*MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION*

Analyze receiving and shipping productivity, monitor inventory levels, and maintain FIFO (first in first out) requirements.

* Organize truck loading activities with truck drivers, forklift operators and load checker.

* Monitor productivity of the truck loading process, resolve issues and other problems including escalating problems that require additional support.

* Monitor warehouse conditions including, temperature, and humidity and ethylene levels.

* Assist Quality Control department with box pulling sampling and air testing as needed.

* Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.

* Compile data or documentation.

* Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.

* Coordinate operational activities.

* Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.

* Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that manifest information is correct and product is in good condition

Required Skills *JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES*

* Must also be able to identify problems as encountered and make quick decisions to determine corrective action, including escalating problems that require additional support or assistance.

* Effective time-management and organizational skills are required to be able to manage multiple tasks.

* Must possess strong interpersonal skills.

* On-site work experience

* Excellent communication and teamwork skills

*ROLE COMPETENCIES*

* Functional Expertise

Ability to develop skills to perform basic, repetitive and manual activities in the job

* Business Acumen

Ability to understand own tasks and how they relate to others in the team

* Problem Solving

Ability to use exiting procedures to perform straightforward tasks; has limited opportunity to solve problems

* Leadership

Has no supervisory responsibilities

* Impact

Impacts quality of own work and its contribution to the team

* Interpersonal Skills/ Influence

Requires basic communication skills and common courtesy

*INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS*

Internal: Warehouse Managers, Office personnel, Sales office, Quality Control staff

External: Truck Drivers, Forklift operators

*EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION*

* High School diploma or GED required.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*

* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

*WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT*

* Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays required.

*EEO STATEMENT: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.* Job Location Wilmington, Delaware, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular * Apply*

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Associated topics: clerk, crane, loader, logistics agent, operate, stocker, supply chain, unloader, unloading, warehouse agent

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