WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT/DRIVER at Ambyth Shipping & Trading, Inc.

JOB TITLE: WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT / DRIVER
LOCATION: GUAM
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Supervisor, the Warehouse Assistant/Driver accurately and efficiently devans and loads containers, receives, releases, stocks, picks, delivers, and distributes cargo to and from the warehouse to its designated destinations. Drives delivery van, box truck, flatbed, and/or other vehicles to transport goods to and from the warehouse to designated destinations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

• Reads invoices and packing slips; unloads, inspects, opens, sorts, checks, tags, and verifies cargoes from the container accurately and efficiently.
• Checks, inspects, tags, and loads cargo into the container accurately and efficiently; Sorts, verifies, tags, and places cargo on racks, shelves, or in bins.
• Responsible for packing, labeling, and securing a pallet of outbound cargoes; Weighed and measured items before shipment.
• Conveys cargoes to the designated area of the warehouse; Marks cargoes for storage with identifying information.
• Arrange the delivery of cargoes to the appropriate designation and verify and check cargoes released or distributed.
• Assists in preparing to return damaged, defective, and obsolete shipments; places outbound shipments on pallets and conveys orders to the packing station.
• Uses computer to enter records; Conducts weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual inventory of cargoes in storage.
• Drives vehicles to transport cargo to and from designated areas.
• Assists in the cleanliness, security, and maintenance of the warehouse and the machinery and equipment; maintains vehicle (inside and out) in a clean state and operating condition.
• Makes minor repairs or adjustments such as fixing punctures, checking fluid levels, and fueling; immediately reports any exceptions, complaints, or claims to the Logistics Supervisor.
• Ensure quality service is in line with the company’s policy.
• Perform other duties assigned.

 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Prior experience with a general delivery company is preferred
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA rules and regulations

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Guam Driver’s License compliant with the REAL ID ACT with endorsements A and B from the Revenue and Taxation Motor Vehicle Division, and a Medical Examiner's Certificate to comply with US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation 49CFR part 391.41-49.
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a DBIDS Credential within thirty (30) days of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Must be able to operate an order picker/forklift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and while performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Must have knowledge of DOT regulations safe driving, hours of service inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Must be able to perform frequent pushing or pulling of product with or without the aid of material handling equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMMENTS: This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by the Warehouse Leader / Manager.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

AMBYTH Shipping & Trading, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.