Cartage Team Lead

Job Description Summary
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We are an integrated logistics company responsible for moving 20% of global trade annually. With a dedicated team of over 110,000 employees across 130 countries, we go all the way to connect and simplify global trade, and help our customers grow and thrive.

Maersk Ground Freight (MGF) offers transportation services like FTL (Full Truckload), LTL (Less Than Truckload), brokerage, cross-border trucking, groupage, and sortation hubs, connecting Maersk or Customer warehouses or depots or cross-dock/consolidation/deconsolidation facilities through a robust network led by best-in-class operations and technology. This integrated network will service multi-channels like B2B, B2C, B2B2C, e-commerce, direct to store, dropship, returns, and more, leveraging asset-based, asset-light, and non-asset models.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Cartage Team Lead you will assist in expediting and route movements of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments. You will take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to the loading platform.

 

 

Shift- M-F 5am to 1:30pm

Essential Functions: 

·         Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards

·         Verify, compare, and confirm type and quality of shipped or received goods against Bill of Lading, invoices, or pick tickets

·         Prepare, process and distribute shipment documentation for all inbound and outbound services

·         Documentation of freight at pick-up and delivery locations.

·         Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security

·          Package and ship all completed orders per customer specifications and company procedures

·         Efficiently and speedily coordinate and help with loading & unloading of freight with Pallet Jacks and Forklifts

·          Manage cartage providers on a day to day basis to adhere to agreed KPIs

·          Main focus on liaising with Customers on agreed delivery requirements

·          Effective and efficient use of  internal fleet and external service providers.

·          Reduce the number of client transport liabilities.

·          Meeting the commercial needs of the organization and contributing to one of its main revenue streams.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

·         Expert in using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, and spreadsheets Knowledge and practice of DOT regulations

·         Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty and integrity

·         Great communication and attention to detail

·         Strong decision making and problem solving skills

·          Package and ship all completed orders per customer specifications and company procedures.

·         Ability to perform tasks involving moderate to heavy objects

·         Additional Job Description

Additional Job Description

EDUCATION:

·         High School Diploma or equivalent required

EXPERIENCE:

·         1 year warehouse experience

·         1 year customer service experience

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

This position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Position requires employees to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, reach, bend and lift objects above their head. Employees must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds and use pallet jacks and forklifts. Position requires regular use of a phone and a PC and reading and writing of various shipping documents.

 

Company Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more!

Pay Range:          

$25/hr to $29/hr

*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location.  The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws. 

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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

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