To direct and promote continuous improvement and best practices in all aspects of Warehouse Operations, and assist the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager. Support Air & Ocean Container Freight Station (CFS), Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Distribution and all Interdepartmental Warehouse Operations. This is achieved through meeting internal company Key Performance Indexes (KPIs), exceeding customer’s service expectations, all the while operating in a safe and company compliant manner. Responsible for assisting in training, counseling, and coaching of both new and existing associates within their areas. Ensure that all associates understand their job responsibilities, are kept busy and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Responsible for maintaining daily through puts and cost within their area

• Implements special projects for customers by: organizing and leading full time/part-time/temporary labor; physically setting up the flow of the project and following through entire project to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Assists with the safety and security of the warehouse inventory and safety of associates by complying with all related government regulations including: OSHA, state and local fire department, US DOT, hazardous materials, Customs Border Patrol and Homeland Security regulations.
• Assists the supervisor-manager-distribution in supervising the warehousing, distribution and customer service personnel.
• Provides direction and guidance to team members by answering questions on any specific work-related issue(s) or problem(s).
• Makes professional recommendations to management regarding continuous constructive work-related activities that would further enhance or improve workflow production and results.
• Understands implementation of FedEx Trade Networks standard operating procedures (SOP), working with associates to insure that these standards are being maintained throughout the department/facility.
• Reviews incoming/outgoing documentation from internal and external associates to ensure accuracy prior to distribution to related parties.
• Develops/reviews rates for distribution activities.
• Communicates serious client problems, freight movement delays or misroutes to the management team immediately upon awareness.
• Liasion to Supervisor or Manager
• Special Project “Lead”
• High school diploma/GED. Four (4) years International Freight Forwarding Warehouse Operations experience.
• Thorough knowledge of government regulations w/respect to: OSHA, state & local fire dept, US DOT, hazardous materials, Customs Border Patrol & Homeland Security regulations.
• Ability to operate computers, forklift, order picker, reach truck & pallet jack equipment related to our specific facilities.
• One (1) year in a position of support &/or assistance in a team or individual environment.
• Proven leadership skills in which this position will oversee team members.
• Ability to lift thirty (30) lbs regularly & more w/appropriate assistance.
• Strong communication, multitasking, & organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships w/both internal & external customers.
• Ability to train & motivate team members in order to ensure a high optimum flow of work productivity.
• Solid written & oral communication skills w/the ability to effectively present info.
• Ability to promote all company svcs/initiatives & coordinates sales leads.
• Assist & may assume responsibility in the absence of supervisor.
• High school diploma/GED
• Five (5) years of relevant Distribution or related experience
• Five (5) years or more of International Freight Forwarding Distribution Operations experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of distribution activities.
• Excellent communication and comprehension skills.
• Excellent organizational skills for freight compliance.
• Ability to be certified on all Machine Handling Equipment (MHEs) within the facility. This includes forklifts, pickers and reach-trucks,both propane and electric, and to operate these in a safe and compliant manor
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to use good safety judgment.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs regularly and more with appropriate assistance.
• Ability to work within a schedule and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• A self-starter and detail oriented.
• When applicable, must be licensed to operate a vehicle and comply with all state and federal DOT regulations which include passing a physical and being 21 years of age.
• When applicable, must have valid travel documentation (i.e. Passport) in order to cross the border.
• Must complete and pass the certified DG Specialist training
• TSA Certified for operating within a CCSF (site specific)
• Certified Cargo Screener in both x-ray & Ionscan 500DT (site specific)
• Knowledgable and able to Lead in all aspects of CFS and/or FTZ Operations (site specific)
• Certified to operate Yard Hostler (site specific)
• Understands relevance of C-TPAT Verification

• Understands relevance and applicability of FDA RegistrationsAdvanced knowledge of US Air Export / Import Gateway (site specific)

• Preferred Qualifications: This position is 3rd Shift, Tuesday- Saturday 3am-11:30am. This position is 100% onsite at our Elk Grove Village, IL facility.
  Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
  Pay: $19.01-$36.08 per hour. The typical starting pay is $26.00 per hour

• Implements special projects for customers by: organizing and leading full time/part-time/temporary labor; physically setting up the flow of the project and following through entire project to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Assists with the safety and security of the warehouse inventory and safety of associates by complying with all related government regulations including: OSHA, state and local fire department, US DOT, hazardous materials, Customs Border Patrol and Homeland Security regulations.
• Assists the supervisor-manager-distribution in supervising the warehousing, distribution and customer service personnel.
• Provides direction and guidance to team members by answering questions on any specific work-related issue(s) or problem(s).
• Makes professional recommendations to management regarding continuous constructive work-related activities that would further enhance or improve workflow production and results.
• Understands implementation of FedEx Trade Networks standard operating procedures (SOP), working with associates to insure that these standards are being maintained throughout the department/facility.
• Reviews incoming/outgoing documentation from internal and external associates to ensure accuracy prior to distribution to related parties.
• Develops/reviews rates for distribution activities.
• Communicates serious client problems, freight movement delays or misroutes to the management team immediately upon awareness.
• Liasion to Supervisor or Manager
• Special Project “Lead”
• High school diploma/GED. Four (4) years International Freight Forwarding Warehouse Operations experience.
• Thorough knowledge of government regulations w/respect to: OSHA, state & local fire dept, US DOT, hazardous materials, Customs Border Patrol & Homeland Security regulations.
• Ability to operate computers, forklift, order picker, reach truck & pallet jack equipment related to our specific facilities.
• One (1) year in a position of support &/or assistance in a team or individual environment.
• Proven leadership skills in which this position will oversee team members.
• Ability to lift thirty (30) lbs regularly & more w/appropriate assistance.
• Strong communication, multitasking, & organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships w/both internal & external customers.
• Ability to train & motivate team members in order to ensure a high optimum flow of work productivity.
• Solid written & oral communication skills w/the ability to effectively present info.
• Ability to promote all company svcs/initiatives & coordinates sales leads.
• Assist & may assume responsibility in the absence of supervisor.
• High school diploma/GED
• Five (5) years of relevant Distribution or related experience
• Five (5) years or more of International Freight Forwarding Distribution Operations experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of distribution activities.
• Excellent communication and comprehension skills.
• Excellent organizational skills for freight compliance.
• Ability to be certified on all Machine Handling Equipment (MHEs) within the facility. This includes forklifts, pickers and reach-trucks,both propane and electric, and to operate these in a safe and compliant manor
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to use good safety judgment.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs regularly and more with appropriate assistance.
• Ability to work within a schedule and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• A self-starter and detail oriented.
• When applicable, must be licensed to operate a vehicle and comply with all state and federal DOT regulations which include passing a physical and being 21 years of age.
• When applicable, must have valid travel documentation (i.e. Passport) in order to cross the border.
• Must complete and pass the certified DG Specialist training
• TSA Certified for operating within a CCSF (site specific)
• Certified Cargo Screener in both x-ray & Ionscan 500DT (site specific)
• Knowledgable and able to Lead in all aspects of CFS and/or FTZ Operations (site specific)
• Certified to operate Yard Hostler (site specific)
• Understands relevance of C-TPAT Verification
• Understands relevance and applicability of FDA RegistrationsAdvanced knowledge of US Air Export / Import Gateway (site specific