Operations Support Specialist U.S.

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Date: 25 Nov 2024

Location: Grapevine, TX, US, 76051

Company: Purolator

 

Working at Purolator International is more than a job.  It's an opportunity to be part of a winning team and to contribute to the success of our growing company.  Purolator International is a leading U.S. based supply chain logistics solutions provider specializing in the air and ground forwarding of express, freight and parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within North America. We are a subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider.  You can learn more about us on YouTube and LinkedIn. 

 

When we say we’re the best, we’re not just tooting our own horn. We’re incredibly proud of the many awards we’ve won for shipping to, from, and within Canada.

 

Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families.

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drugs (80%+ paid by Employer)
  • Employer funded Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Plans
  • Retirement Plan Employer Contribution (50% Match up to 8% of Your Eligible Salary)
  • Annual Bonus Incentive Plan
  • Employer Funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A)
  • Paid Time Off Including: 15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • 100% Paid Extended Parental/Maternity Leave Program
  • 100% Paid Military/Reserves Leave Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Wellness Program
  • Identify Theft Protection Discount Program
  • Pet Insurance Discount Program

 

We also offer social responsibility initiatives covering a wide range of business aspects and employee relationships such as supporting local communities, educating, and empowering workers, promoting gender equality and minorities, reducing our footprint, etc.

 

What will you be doing?

The Operations Support Specialist will be overseeing the operation and the warehouse personnel within the Grapevine, TX facility.  The role of the Operations Support Specialist is to support the District Service Quality Supervisor in and directing operations within a specific branch.  This involves processing freight on the floor as needed, System entries, supervise IT component where customer enters shipping to ensure accuracy in shipment entries, and working with brokers to ensure shipment moving in timely fashion. 

 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Responsibilities

  • Directing operations and service of the branch:
    • Work with Manager to establish work goals, objectives, and standards to be achieved by team.
    • Orient new staff members to the organization and department policies and procedures; review his/her position responsibilities and expectations of performance.
    • Cross train in other warehouse positions as needed.
    • Load and unload packages from processing stations / trailers.
    • Receiving, weighing, measuring, scanning, labeling, and shipping while adhering to all Safety and Security regulations
    • Affixing labels to the packages; Scanning boxes from inbound staging area; Preparation of Bill of Ladings
    • Sign for vendor packages as they arrive throughout the day.
    • Safety, upkeep, opening and closing, security, inspections etc. 
  • Administrative responsibilities including:
    • Print customs paperwork from the broker, confirm brokers received, accepted by customs, and make sure customs paperwork for the day.
    • Review strip sheet to prep work for inbound freight.
    • Print out Customer Commercial Invoices, apply PARS, fax off to individual brokers, review PARS and confirm clear.
    • Monitor our ERP system to manage inbound shipment board.
    • Assist Billing with finalization of HAWBS (validating dims, confirm bill to account, ensure auto calculation, MAWB finalization)
    • Weekly Reporting
    • Complete Health & Safety compliance trainings as required.
    • Carry out other duties as appropriate and as assigned by his/her manage

Who are you?

  • 2+ years operations experience
  • Forklift experience
  • Proficient in MS Office. Must be computer literate and able to process shipments into enterprise system.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
  • Flexibility for occasional shift change during peak season.

 

Nice to Have

  • 2+ years’ experience leading/supervising a team preferred.
  • Transportation or freight forwarding experience a plus.

Education

  • High School Degree or GED preferred

 

Purolator International values diverse perspective and life experiences. Purolator International encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

 

Candidates applying will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

 

Purolator International participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program www.e-verify.gov.  

 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a favorable background and reference checks.

 

​POSTING DETAILS   
Requisition Number: 65925 
Job Code: 2904 
Reports to: Supervisor District Service Quality U.S. 
Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment 


Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: Logistics, Operations Manager, Supply Chain, Social Media, ERP, Operations, Marketing, Technology

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