Forklift Driver/Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Forklift Driver/Warehouse Associate

Job Location: Seattle, WA (Renton)

 

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services.

Around 30,000 employees work to ensure we transport our customers of shipments by air or sea.

DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor.

This also includes special transport-related services.

Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Associate/Forklift Driver who will support and ensure warehouse operational activities are in alignment with customer contracts and SOP’s, while providing the highest possible service to the market customer base.  In addition, will ensure compliance with corporate policies and government regulations.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 


* Provides customer service, process daily orders, assembles documentation in support of the warehousing and distribution of goods, maintains system inventories, completes monthly billing for services rendered.



* Performs tasks associated with warehousing and distribution including: picking, packing, shipping, receiving, labeling, kitting, loading/unloading, putting-away, cycle and wall to wall counting, customs control, inventory auditing and inventory management and control.

Will use material handling equipment such as pallet movers, standup forklifts, swing-reach trucks, and order pickers



* Provides customer support for logistics problems.

Coordinates transportation of customer materials to and from the facility.

Manages inbound shipment receipt and inventory control, warehousing, customs control, and outbound shipment preparation and dispatch



* Assumes responsibility for good working practices, safety, and security for customer inventory and warehouse staff

  

Skills / Requirements:


* Ability to operate cargo handling equipment such as forklifts


* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


* 2 years’ experience in warehousing/freight forwarding/logistics is preferred


* Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentations)


* Comprehensive knowledge of distribution methods and standard warehouse operating procedures


* Demonstrated ability to apply technology-operating tools (WMS-Barcode Scanning, Track & Trace)


* Multimodal experience preferred  (i.e.

Ocean, Air, Import, Export, TL, LTL)


* Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (excel, word, power point)

 

Pay Range: $27.50 - $36.66/hr.

(Based on Experience)

 

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)


* Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.


* 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.


* Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.


* Medical: Comp...