Senior Warehouse Worker

Overview

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo.  NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. 

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX.  NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock.  NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees.  NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Responsibilities

Provide departmental support in the Distribution department.

• Support Distribution activities on a daily basis under the direction of Distribution operation management
• Accurately receive large volumes of freight to be checked against a manifest for product count
• All pieces verified individually for inventory control in Rewards Progam
• AS/400 data entry of all inventory in Rewards Program
• ID and LOT Location labels to be created and attached to EVERY piece
• Daily shipments to be staged, picked, packed and palletized; then scanned into AS/400
• Arrange shipments from our dock to final consignee
• Customer service and follow-up on all order processing, OSD, POD’s etc.
• Maintain pricing summary during the shipment processing for months end total
• Pick, pack and ship orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure quality and quantity of orders is complete and correct
• Complete required documentation to record process, movement of goods, training, etc.
• Safely and efficiently operate the appropriate forklift while assisting in loading, unloading, or stocking freight as required
• Support additional departments/functions as appropriate
• When time allows, assist Warehouse Department with their duties including loading/unloading trucks, on-handing freight, screening, etc.
• Follow all safety and compliance guidelines
• Maintain a clean working environment to ensure safety
• Collaborate with others to ensure teamwork and customer satisfaction
• General business support functions as assigned
• Basic knowledge of routine warehouse practices and procedures

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in warehouse, distribution or industry experience
• Good communication skills– listening, providing and receiving feedback
• Ability to follow instructions
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience
• Ability to frequently stand, bend, twist, reach, lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects in a warehouse setting.

Organization Relationships

• This position will interact with all levels of employees at the branch, including colleagues, leadership staff, and office personnel.

Work Environment

• This position requires physical demands to include, but not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and carrying heavy objects repeatedly.
• Warehouse environment may be noisy and subject to varying temperatures.
• Will work alongside drivers who are moving pallets on different types of forklifts

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.