Team Leader - Warehouse

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Provide departmental support and lead the staff in the Warehouse department.

• Coordinate and lead warehouse activities on a daily basis under the direction of Warehouse operation management
• Handle, carry, load and unload the customer’s shipments in both commercial and household goods efficiently and safely complying with procedures
• Pack and store the customer’s shipments (commercial and household goods) in a safe and neat manner
• Arrange the necessary packing materials such as cartons, cushions, tools and instruments such as hand truck, panel dolly, and machine cart.
• Judge whether regular packing in proper or special warehouse packing is required.
• Ensure items are moved with no damage during the move
• Ability to use equipment such as forklifts, dolly, etc. to move customers’ shipments (commercial and household goods) to the designated storage place.
• Deliver and pick up customers’ shipments (commercial and household goods)
• Responsible and safe in driving company vehicle in compliance with traffic laws and safety standards 
• Responsible for the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer shipments (commercial and household goods)
• Monitor inbound and outbound activities
• Maintain product location system and ensure optimal utilization of space through warehouse consolidation
• Inventory control – maintain, order, and manage packing materials
• Monitor and maintain condition of vehicles and equipment used
• Complete all necessary reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Handle other job assignments as determined by the direct Supervisor
• General business support function as assigned by the Office Manager

   

• Pay Range: $24-26/ per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.  At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Qualifications

• At least 1+ year experience in warehouse, distribution and/or transportation
• Ability to frequently stand, bend, twist, reach, lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects repeatedly in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to work closely with a team in a respectful and professional manner
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
• Ability to operate forklift in compliance with company standards and safety regulations
• Ability to drive company vehicle; van and/or truck
• Ability to work overtime as needed to meet the business demands
• Relative computer knowledge and skills- Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Valid Class C Driver's license

 

Organization Relationships:

Will work with all levels in the organization.

 

Work Environment:

(With or without accommodations) This position requires physical demands to include but not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pushing, climbing, pulling and carrying of heavy objects repeatedly.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

 

 

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• 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.

 

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.