Dockworker, Warehousing

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Job description

Overview:
Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines' extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.

We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability plans

Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Job referral bonus program

Responsibilities:
The Dockworker, Warehousing is responsible for safely and efficiently unloading, sorting, handling and loading freight in accordance with verbal and written instructions, as well as Federal, State and customer regulations.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, or delivery vehicles or containers by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.

Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.

Control and maintain all records required for accurate, on-time completion of shipments.

Work in a team environment to accomplish work assignments.

Periodically use computers, email, scanners, and the warehouse management system (WMS) to track inventory, create paperwork, or document reporting.

Support and promote company core values.

Regular attendance is required.

Comply with company security procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 0-2 years of experience. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

May be required to operate forklifts or pallet jacks once authorized.

Attention to detail and good follow-up skills.

Ability to read and interpret general business documents.

Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence.

Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts.

Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment.

Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve routine problems.

Good judgment; knows when to escalate issues and when to try to resolve.

Ability to work independently or in a team setting, in a fast paced environment.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel, as well as internet, web-based and job specific software applications, such as the WMS.

Ability to type and update computer system quickly and accurately.

Proven competence to communicate clearly and persuasively with all levels of an organization.

A team player with a high level of energy and self-motivation.

Excellent spelling, grammar and written/ oral communication skills.

Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects and set priorities.

Must be mentally and emotionally capable of handling a high stress environment.

Experience working in Freight Forwarding or Transportation industry preferred.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

EFW Warehousing offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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