Warehouse Team Lead

Cargo Coordinator

Responsible for leading the coordination of the receipt of inbound cargo and the release of outbound cargo under the requirements assigned by supervisors or manager in an efficient and organized manner. To ensure all cargo is received in conformance with NNR requirements and all cargo is shipped in conformance with customer requirements.

Duties & Functions

Essential:

Receive and check-in all in-bound cargo (including dangerous goods) per required schedule including storage and handling under TSA regulations and comply with customer requirements.

Release and load all out-bound cargo per required schedule and comply with customer requirements.

All cargo must be checked prior to receipt/release for damage, loss, missing paperwork or other non-conformities.

All cargo received must have a completed warehouse/dock receipt completed with proper descriptions including accurate piece count and scaled weight.

Label outbound cargo (if applicable) house and/or master labels after verification against documentation for correctness.

Prepare all cargo to ensure shipment integrity: re-palletizing, shrink-wrapping, banding, application of handling labels, etc. as determined by the supervisor or manager.

Ensure all hazardous materials are received, stored and handled properly per IATA, DOT, IMDG & TSA regulations.

Building of pallets and ULD's including main deck pallets as required by manager or supervisor.

Breaking down of pallets and ULD's including main deck pallets as required by manager or supervisor if applicable.

Responsible for screening cargo, devanning and loading sea freight containers.

Maintain client inventory, on hand notices and handle pick & pack as determined by 3PL customer requirements if applicable.

Keep the warehouse clean and ensure that the maintenance of warehouse equipment is done as scheduled, request repairs as necessary and maintain warehouse supplies inventory.

Assist with customer service correspondence. Provide customers with inbound/outbound transaction information.

Instructing daily accountabilities to warehouse team members and temporary staff as needed.

Work as a team with other employees.

Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience:

Minimum requirement high school diploma or GED.

Two years' experience preferred in warehousing.

Thorough knowledge of freight forwarding for both international and domestic.

Ability to pass STA certification and TSA training.

Certified in forklift safety.

Knowledge of TSA/C-TPAT regulations and practices including security.

Certified to handle dangerous goods.

Bonded if working in a bonded warehouse area.

Physical requirements:

Flexible and long hours sometimes required.

Medium/heavy work - exerting up to 65 pounds of force occasionally, frequently and/or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.