Company Description

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

 

Job Description

Entry level position that provides opportunity for advancement based on success. Heavy focus on international airfreight and includes basic warehouse activities/inventory management. Strong training program available to develop skillset with leading global logistics provider.

*Position Hours are 11am-8pm Monday-Friday

Timely and professional communication with clients and offices through high volume of email, phone, instant message, and in person.Tracking and tracing of freightPreparation of quotes to clientsClient notification of shipment delays, missing cargo, damaged freightEnsure accurate and timely data entry into our operations systemEnsure accurate and timely client billingEnsure compliance at all times to regulationsDispatch freightMonitor reportsContribute to maintaining strong vendor relationships - airlines, trucking companies, and othersMeet key performance indicators in support of department, branch, product, and company goalsDesire to understand overall department process flow and constantly seek opportunities for improved efficiencyEscalation of problems to Management when necessary

QualificationsAssociates or Bachelors Degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be consideredCustomer Service: 6 months to 1 year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be consideredEffective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive resultsPro-active, strong organizational skillsStrong desire to learnGood computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Basic US/Global Geography Fluent in English

Additional Information

Expected base salary: $22/hr to $24/hr

May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)Holidays (10)Flexible Days (2)Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)Commuter BenefitEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Training and Personnel Development ProgramEducational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.