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.

• Participate in implementing work schedules and ensuring that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
• Lead and coordinate receipt of inbound shipments, packing requests, outbound shipping
• Promote an efficient and safe operation
• Ensure tools and company property are handled and maintained properly
• Maintain and ensure optimal utilization of space in crating area.
• Complete all necessary reports in timely and accurate fashion.
• General business support function as assigned.
• Leads lower grade subordinate staff.
• Lead the Warehouse staff by instructing and assisting.
• Monitors inbound and/or outbound activities.
• Assist in inventory control.
• Assist in managing space utilization.
• Ensures staff is following company policies.

• High School Diploma, equivalency certificate or significant relevant or appropriate working experience.
• Approximately 3 years department or industry experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse, distribution and/or transportation.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership.
• Knowledge of material handling, warehouse operations and transportation.
• This position requires that you stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to pull, lift and bend. Must be able to lift minimum 20lbs.

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 1^st 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.