Warehouse Operations Specialist

To direct and promote continuous improvement and best practices in all aspects of Warehouse Operations, under the direction of 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.

  • Loads/unloads floor loads or palletized freight on and off trucks.
  • Operates forklift, pallet jacks, pickers, and reach-trucks, both propane and electric, in a safe and compliant manor
  • Receives and sorts inventories by SKU, Customer, PO# etc, process damage exceptions
  • Operates radio frequency(RF)/ bluetooth handheld device
  • Handles and sorts returns or inbound freight logging or input in WMS system.
  • Removes selected cartons from shipments for customs examinations and/or distribution/reforwarding.
  • Accurately processes Small Parcel / Ship Manager and able to train others
  • Maintains an organized work area to assure cleanliness and safety.
  • Advises management of safety issues or equipment/building concerns.
  • Participates in and takes responsibility of special projects through completion.
  • Participates in cross-training and set an example for other employees on daily tasks.
  • Sets up and establishes accounts in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
  • Participates in billing activities including recording inventory levels and double checking counts.
  • Anticipates, identifies and resolves problems that could delay the timely movement of freight including advising customer service of carrier issues from pick-up and deliveries.
  • Routinely manages customer specific shipping activities to include picking customer orders/order fulfillment.
  • Proficiently operates the Warehouse Management System (WMS), specific to RF handheld
  • Reconciles paperwork and cargo on both Shipping & Receiving
  • Generates WMS reports specific to cycle counting to ensure Inventory integrity
  • Directs temporary labor in above functions
  • Guides the Buildup and Breakdown of ULDs specific to Airline
  • Participates in Safety SCIT Team leadership
  • Maintains records for TSA cargo screening and chain of custody
  • High school diploma/GED. Three (3) years of International Freight Forwarding Warehouse Operations experience
  • 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
  • Certified Cargo Screener in both x-ray & Ionscan 500DT
  • Knowledgeable and able to Lead in all aspects of CFS and FTZ Operations (site specific)
  • Certified to operate Yard Hostler
  • Understands relevance of C-TPAT Verification
  • Understands relevance and applicability of FDA Registrations
  • Advanced knowledge of US Air Export / Import Gateway
  • Knowledgeable in all aspects of CFS and FTZ Operations (site specific)
  • Working understanding of US Air & Ocean Export / Import Operational processes

Preferred Qualifications:

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: $15.09 – $28.63 hourly

Additional Details: Onsite Sunday - Thursday 5AM-2PM


LA County: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. 

 

FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.


FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We’re glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!

FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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FedEx Logistics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FAIR Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHOO) for the City of Los Angeles (LAMC 189.00)

FedEx Logistics will not rely on the wage history of a prospective employee from any current or former employer when determining the wages for such individual at any stage in the employment process, including in the negotiation or drafting of any employment contract in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No. 160840.

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