Warehouse Checker

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.

Purpose

Perform accurate movement of all products for both inbound and outbound freight. Ensure that the product is free from damage and assure that the quantity, quality, labeling, and addressing of orders corresponds to customer specifications or other requirements.

• Loading / unloading shipments
• Check, document, and report any damages and discrepancies against cargo manifest
• Confirm all cargo documents
• Generate a damage report for any damages
• Receive, count and sort shipments
• Stage and palletize shipments
• Measure and weigh shipments
• Manually shrink wrap pallets
• Accurately picking, pulling and packing distribution orders
• Make sure all cargo, security and safety rules are observed and followed
• Assist with general housekeeping of the warehouse
• Immediately inform management of service failures or problems that need to be addressed with client directly
• Other assignments given by Lead or Manager depending on the needs of the department, your performance and capabilities

• 1-2 years of recent warehouse experience with knowledge of operating forklifts is preferred
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced, non-climate controlled environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent (written/verbal) communication skills in English
• Must be able to work safely with the tools and equipment required
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Multi-tasking / Organizational skills
• Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays as necessary
• Must be able to work overtime

• 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.

• 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.