Transcon Specialist - Night Shift

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

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 19,000 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

We 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

3 Shifts needed for this role:

(Weekend Day Hybrid Role) as follows. This is a 4-day work week 40 hours per week

Monday: 7am to 3pm

Tuesday: Off

Wednesday: Off

Thursday: Off

Friday: 7 am to 3pm

Saturday: 7am to 7pm

Sunday: 7am to 7pm

(Panama Night Employee) as follows:

This is a 5-day followed by 2-day work schedule with every other FRI,SAT, SUN off. Each shift is 12 hours from 7pm to 7am

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday

(Panama Night Employee) as follows:

This is a 5-day followed by 2-day work schedule with every other FRI,SAT, SUN off. Each shift is 12 hours from 7pm to 7am

Week 1: Wednesday and Thursday

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability and desire to work 3rd shift (4 10's)
• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and Trace Transcon files and reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely client and vendor billing
• Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance when applicable
• Interact with customers in arranging their shipments to meet customers service standards
• Contribute and maintain good relationships with suppliers
• Meet compliance at all times?
• Network communications, timely responses to emails and requests
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with Company policy
• Understand customers procedures and maintain updated internal DLSOPs

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding of ocean documentation process a plus
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Hazardous Materials certification (preferred)
• Fluent in English

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits for our full-time employees:

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We do not require the inclusion of the dates you attended or graduated from any educational institution in the application, and you may remove or redact any such dates as well as any references to your date of birth or age from your resume and any other files you submit with your application if you so choose. Uploading a photograph with your application is neither suggested nor required.