Forklift Driver / Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Forklift Driver/Warehouse Associate Job Location: Laredo, TXWe have an exciting opportunity for a Forklift Driver/ Warehouse Associate to manage customer accounts' daily operations. This position will be based at the Laredo, TX location. Key Responsibilities : Perform the unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging of merchandise Operate forklift and other vehicles and equipment Receives, sorts, and segregates incoming shipments for warehouse / distribution facilities Loads and unloads shipments on to or off of pallets, trays, racks, and shelves Sorts and processes outgoing shipments according to established procedures and regulations Load shipments into vehicles and uses hand tools to install strapping, bracing, and padding Prepares and updates information in computerized systems such as logs, packing lists, pick tickets, invoices, inventories, transfer/delivery tickets, orders / receipts etc. Maintains inventory records of customer shipments and performs audits to ensure integrity and security of freight Palletize and shrink wrap pallets to prepare them for shipping Weigh products and/or loads and record weight Utilizes radio frequency (RF) scanning equipment as needed May perform routine vehicle, equipment, and warehouse maintenance Perform other duties as assigned Skills / Requirements : Strong communication skills Forklift experience 6 months to 1 years experience Warehouse and / or Freight Forwarding industry experience Preferred. Detail oriented and strong follow-up skills Able to walk/stand/kneel for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds Why join DHL Global Forwarding?We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED EXTERNALLY AS TOP EMPLOYER AND A GREAT PLACE TO WORK ! WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO YOU? It means that when you partner with DHL Global Forwarding you're working with an ethical and socially responsible company. We believe that when people love to come to work, they give more, try harder for their Customers, and are proud of the service they give. And that's why external organizations have granted us different accolades for our people practices Our Vision : The Logistics Company for the World Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives.Our Values: Respect & ResultsOur Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Work Authorization: DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role. About DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) : DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. They also include special transport-related services.Our business model is very asset-light, as it is based on the brokerage of transport services between customers and freight carriers. We consolidate shipments to achieve higher volumes, purchase cargo space at better conditions and optimize network utilization. Our global presence means we can offer a variety of routing options and meet our customers' increasing demand for multimodal shipments.Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Vets. Click here for EEO Statements and Reasonable Accommodations.