The Warehouse Associate is responsible for facilitating the movement of inbound/outbound cargo from trailers/ocean containers and/or through the warehouse in a safe and efficient manner.  The job will require an individual who is dependable, reliable, detail oriented and safety minded who can function in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. 

Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receiving goods on behalf of customers and suppliers:  Offloading and loading vehicles, manual handling, checking paperwork, weighing, measuring, booking in freight, and reporting discrepancies in freight or paperwork, including damages
• Operation of stand-up, sit-down forklifts and hand jacks
• Palletization of loose and floor loaded cargo, stretch wrap and/or band
• Unloading/loading of trailers/ocean containers in a professional and damage free manner
• Preparing outbound loads to depart warehouse:  Matching paperwork with freight, labeling, ULD preparation and handling
• Accurately signing off Bills of Lading, verifying counts and/or damages
• Staging cargo within the warehouse in a safe and orderly manner
• Comprehensive utilization of warehouse booking-in sheets or Warehouse Management System (site specific) to ensure proper warehouse organization
• Responsible for general housekeeping to ensure warehouse standards of cleanliness and organization are maintained.  This may include sweeping, consolidation of product, maintaining inventories and other tasks as needed
• Execute on all expectations surrounding quality per SOP or other customer requirements including reworking or recouping of freight
• Handling of logistics accounts, picking, packing, inventory reporting/stock checks as needed according to client-specific SOP
• Maintains the flow of materials and products in warehouses with varying degrees
• Site Specific:  Completion of weekly bond checks
• Site Specific:  Executing DFT procedures and regulations at all times, maintaining building perimeter security and challenging anything or anyone untoward
• Site Specific:  Handling of bonded import freight into the ERTS facility in accordance with regulations and breakdown of inbound ULD’s as required
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Could be required to stand and/or walk for long periods daily while frequently bending, twisting, reaching and periodically lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Site Specific:  Ability to work flexible hours and/or days

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous warehouse / freight forwarder experience
• Familiarity with Bills of Lading, Shipping Manifests, Delivery Orders, etc.
• Site Specific:Ability to speak Spanish
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We stand for equality for all and celebrate the diversity – both seen and unseen – of our employees, customers, and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth, and enables engaged and thriving teams.  We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected. Here, you are heard, safe and supported to be your best self.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran 

Benefits

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

Standing out among the world’s largest logistics platforms, C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. For 100+ years, our global suite of services has innovated trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With 19 million shipments annually for 105,000 customers, our people and technology literally move the world.

As a FORTUNE 200 company, FORTUNE has also named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2021. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies in Minneapolis-St. Paul 2021. And we’re not stopping there… Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world.